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This chapter examines the lifespan and usage of robotic microsurgical platforms in the treatment of chronic scrotal content pain and male fertility issues. Beginning with the use of the first microscope during a surgical procedure and finishing in more contemporary times, the information provided runs the gamut from addressing the use of a robotic microsurgical platform to treat varicocele, vasectomy reversal, and denervation of the spermatic cord in order to treat chronic scrotal content pain. Seminal studies within the field are introduced and the results explored. Of particular interest is the most commonly used robotic microsurgical platform, the DaVinci Robot that allows for improved prognoses, decreased surgical time once accounting for learning curve, elevated comfort of the fellowship-trained robotic microsurgeon, and decreased recuperative time on the part of patients as well as decreased risk of infection.
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Etafy, M., Mendelson, R.A., Gudeloglu, A., Parekattıl, S.J. (2021). Robotic Microsurgery in Urology Private Practice: Advantages and Outcomes. In: Selber, J.C. (eds) Robotics in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74244-7_8
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