Interest areas for training in endourology, laparoscopy and robotics: results of a multicentric survey among Spanish residents.

OBJECTIVES: To determine the current status of the training of Urology Resident's in Laparoscopic surgery, robotics and endourology. METHODS: We performed a survey among Spanish Urology Residents between 2011 and may 2012. We designed a survey that was disseminated through the web page of the Spanish Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic surgery (SECLA) (www.seclaendosurgery.com) to all residents from every Spanish hospital. The survey was divided in four blocks: General data, data of the Training Hospital, data of the surgical procedures (endoscopic, laparoscopic and robotic) and training features. We performed a descriptive study of the results. RESULTS: 36 Urology residents out of a total of 384 answered the survey (9,3%). In reference to endoscopic procedures 25% of the residents had never been involved on a percutaneous nephrostomy (n=36), and did not expect to do it. On the contrary, 77% have performed ureterorrenoscopy as first surgeon (n=36) and 25% have participated in more than 10 procedures. 54.4% of the participants took part as surgeons in percutaneous nephrolithotomies (n=28) and 79% looked forward to do them. Participation of residents in Da Vinci Robot assisted laparoscopic procedures is low. Laparoscopic procedures are very attractive and their participation is reduced as procedure complexity increases. CONCLUSIONS: 41.6% of participants think their training is adequate whereas 58,3% think it is not. 88% think their training could improve through courses and seminars and acquiring a greater degree of responsibility.

Áreas de interés en el aprendizaje de endourología, cirugía laparoscópica y robótica: resultados de una encuesta multicéntrica en residentes españoles / Interest areas for training in endourology, laparoscopy and robotics: results of a multicentric survey among spanish residents

OBJETIVO: Determinar el estado actual de la formación de los residentes de Urología, en España en cirugía laparoscópica, robótica y endourológica. MÉTODOS: Se realizó una encuesta (Figura 1) dirigida a los residentes españoles, durante el periodo comprendido entre los años 2011 y mayo de 2012. Diseñamos una encuesta que fue difundida a través de la página web (www.seclaendosurgery.com) de la Sociedad Española de Cirugía Laparoscópica y Robótica (SECLA) a todos los residentes en formación en cualquier centro hospitalario español. La encuesta se dividió en cuatro bloques: datos generales, datos generales del centro donde se realiza la residencia, datos de técnicas quirúrgicas (endoscópicas, laparoscópicas y robóticas) y aspectos formativos. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de los resultados. RESULTADOS: Sobre un total de 384 residentes en Urología, 36 contestaron a la encuesta (9,3%). Los datos obtenidos referidos a procedimientos endoscópicos demostrarón que un 25 % de los encuestados nunca ha participado en la colocación de una nefrostomía percutánea (n=36), ni espera hacerlo. Por el contrario, un 77 % afirma haber realizado como cirujano una ureterorrenoscopia (n=36). y el 25% lo hizo en más de diez procedimientos. El 54’4 % de los encuestados ha participado como cirujano en nefrolitectomías percutáneas (n=28) y el 79% espera hacerlo. La participación de los residentes en los procedimientos asistidos por robot da Vinci es baja. Los procedimientos laparoscópicos son de gran interés y su participación se reduce según se incrementa el grado de complejidad del procedimiento. CONCLUSIÓN: El 41,6% de los encuestados piensa que su formación es adecuada mientras que el 58,3% piensa que no lo es. El 88% piensan que su formación se podría mejorar con cursos y seminarios y adquiriendo mayor grado de responsabilidad en quirófano y el 50% que su formación se podría complementar con rotaciones externas y/o fellowships

OBJECTIVES: To determine the current status of the training of Urology Resident`s in Laparoscopic surgery, robotics and endourology. METHODS: We performed a survey among Spanish Urology Residents between 2011 and may 2012. We designed a survey that was disseminated through the web page of the Spanish Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic surgery (SECLA) (www.seclaendosurgery.com) to all residents from every Spanish hospital. The survey was divided in four blocks: General data, data of the Training Hospital, data of the surgical procedures (endoscopic, laparoscopic and robotic) and training features. We performed a descriptive study of the results. RESULTS: 36 Urology residents out of a total of 384 answered the survey (9,3%). In reference to endoscopic procedures 25% of the residents had never been involved on a percutaneous nephrostomy (n=36), and did not expect to do it. On the contrary, 77% have performed ureterorrenoscopy as first surgeon (n=36) and 25% have participated in more than 10 procedures. 54.4% of the participants took part as surgeons in percutaneous nephrolithotomies (n=28) and 79% looked forward to do them. Participation of residents in Da Vinci Robot assisted laparoscopic procedures is low. Laparoscopic procedures are very attractive and their participation is reduced as procedure complexity increases. CONCLUSIONS: 41.6% of participants think their training is adequate whereas 58,3% think it is not. 88% think their training could improve through courses and seminars and acquiring a greater degree of responsibility

Cost is not a drawback to perform laparoscopic appendectomy in an academic hospital.

Appendectomy is the most frequently performed emergent surgical procedure in western countries. There is still controversy about which alternative is clinically and economically superior: open or laparoscopic appendectomy (LA). Our aim was to determine clinical outcomes and cost of both procedures in our academic institution. A retrospective comparative study was performed including patients undergoing appendectomy from January to December 2011. Demographic data, operating room occupancy time, hospital length of stay, complications, and economic data were obtained. A total of 116 appendectomies were performed along the time of study, 23.27% laparoscopic and 76.72% open. Groups were similar in terms of demographics and intraoperative findings. Operating room occupancy time was longer in laparoscopic group and hospital stay was shorter. No significant differences were found respecting to postoperative complications rate. Cost minimization analysis showed that LA saved 1561.08&OV0556; per patient. In our teaching setting, LA may have clinical and economic advantages over open appendectomy.

Robotic Anderson-Hynes dismembered pyeloplasty: initial experience.

INTRODUCTION: The introduction of the da Vinci(®) robotic system in 2000 has been a new step forward in the treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). The aim of this study was to analyse our initial experience with robot-assisted dismembered Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty and to perform a bibliographic review on the topic. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We performed 11 robot-assisted pyeloplasties between March 2007 and April 2011. UPJO diagnosis was made on clinical presentation and imaging techniques (CT scan and intravenous urography). All patients underwent basal and diuretic isotopic renograms to evaluate the degree of obstruction and impaired renal function. Median follow-up was 10 (range 1-26) months. RESULTS: Mean patient age was 38.8 (range 23-62) years. There were six women (55%) and five men (45%). All cases were primary surgeries. In four patients the cause of UPJO was a crossing vessel; the other seven patients had intrinsic obstruction. One case was associated with extraction of a calyceal lithiasis. Mean operative time was 189.4 min (125-270 min). Average time from robotic arms docking was 116.5 (range 55-180) min. Average hospital stay was 4.18 (range 2-8) days. Conversion to open or laparoscopic surgery was not necessary in any case and there were no postoperative complications. Postoperative radiological evaluation and renograms showed good results in all cases. CONCLUSIONS: Robotic surgery offers better ergonomics, enhanced three-dimensional (3D) vision and more precise movements, easing intracorporeal suturing.These advantages make robotic pyeloplasty a reproducible technique that combines the high success rates of open surgery and the benefits of laparoscopic surgery.

Laparoscopic and robotic distal gastrectomy for gastrointestinal stromal tumour: case report.

BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumours of the digestive tract. The most frequent site of occurrence is the stomach. Due to the high potential for malignancy of GIST, resection should be the first-line treatment. Minimally invasive surgery may be used for surgical resection of GISTs. METHODS: We describe a case of laparoscopic and robotic distal gastrectomy in a patient with diagnosis of GIST in the gastric antrum. Laparoscopy was useful for dissection and a da Vinci robot was used for Roux-en-Y reconstruction. RESULTS: The postoperative course was uneventful. CONCLUSIONS: Minimally invasive surgery offers benefits compared to open surgery, and laparoscopic and robot-assisted gastrectomy for the treatment of GIST could be technically feasible and safe because of the advantageous movements provided by the robotic arms.

Robotic assistance may reduce conversion to open in rectal carcinoma laparoscopic surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: We hypothesized that robotic assistance (RARS) could provide better intraoperative and short-term outcomes than a traditional laparoscopic approach (LARS) to rectal cancer surgery. METHODS: Systematic review of the literature, including electronic searches and communications to international robotic meetings. INCLUSION CRITERIA: studies involving rectal cancer patients and comparing outcomes of robotic surgery vs laparoscopic surgery. Primary end-points: conversion and postoperative short-term complications. Meta-analysis performed using Review Manager 5.0 software. RESULTS: Five case-control studies involving 486 patients (203 RARS-283 LARS) were finally included. Conversion to open rate (RR = 0.31; 95% CI 0.12,0.78) was lower for RARS. No differences were found in oncological outcomes, hospital stay or anastomotic leakage. CONCLUSIONS: This meta-analysis of available non-randomized studies suggests that conversion to open rate may be reduced when using RARS instead of LARS for rectal cancer.

Key areas in the learning curve for robotic urological surgery: a Spanish multicentre survey.

BACKGROUND: The number of robotic-assisted procedures offered in Spain is rapidly increasing despite a lack of consensus criteria for training and credentialling. OBJECTIVE: This national multicentre study was designed to analyze the different areas of the robotic urological surgery learning curve. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A questionnaire was sent to all 13 urology units in Spain with an active robotics programme requesting information on training and problems encountered. RESULTS: In most centres (n = 11, 84.6%), training programmes were animal-based; cadavers were used at only 2 (15.4%). Proctoring in initial procedures was practiced by 12 groups (92.3%). When initiating the robotics programme, the console was shared at 8 units (61.5%). Prior experience in open and/or laparoscopic surgery was reported by 10 of the groups (76.9%), and experience in open surgery only by 2 (15.4%) or robotic surgery alone by 1 (7.7%). The procedure with which the robotics programme was started in all 13 participating units was radical prostatectomy. The number of cases needed to complete the learning curve for this procedure was 20-25 cases according to 8 (61.5%) surgery teams. CONCLUSIONS: Up until March 26, 2010, 1,692 operations, mostly radical prostatectomies, were conducted using the da Vinci robot in our country.

Long-term outcomes after robotic sacrocolpopexy in pelvic organ prolapse: prospective analysis.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility and long-term outcomes of our initial series of robot-assisted laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy. METHODS: We conducted a prospective analysis of our series of robotic sacrocolpopexy. INCLUSION CRITERIA: patients with grades III and IV cystocele and or other symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse. We performed a transperitoneal four-trocar technique with the Da Vinci robotic system using two polypropylene meshes for fixation to the sacral promontory. The primary outcome was recurrence; secondary outcomes included operating room time, blood loss, conversion to open surgery, complications and length of stay. RESULTS: 31 consecutive procedures were included. Mean patient age was 65.2 (50-81) years. Mean operating room time was 186 (150-230) min. We converted 1 case to laparoscopy (3.2%). There were two major complications (1 acute myocardial infarction and 1 reoperation for excess tension with syncopes), two minor complications (1 wound infection and 1 ileus) and no recurrences at a mean follow-up of 24.5 (16-33) months. CONCLUSIONS: Robotic sacrocolpopexy could possibly improve with experience after overcoming the learning curve. There is no doubt it is a reproducible technique, but its safety and efficacy still need to be proven. Our initial series demonstrated good outcomes and no recurrences at 24.5 months of follow-up.

Bladder diverticulum robotic surgery: systematic review of case reports.

INTRODUCTION: We report one case of robot-assisted transperitoneal bladder diverticulectomy and perform a systematic review of published experience. PATIENT AND METHODS: Our patient was a 64-year-old male with a history of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic enlargement for 6 years with recurrent urinary tract infection. Ultrasound and voiding cystourethrogram showed a 7-cm diverticulum in the posterior bladder wall. After bibliographic search in PubMed/Medline, 17 articles on laparoscopic diverticulectomy and 8 on robotic diverticulectomy were selected. RESULTS: Transperitoneal robot-assisted diverticulectomy was performed with the Da Vinci 4-arm system (Intuitive Surgical Inc., Sunnyvale, Calif., USA) without perioperative complications. Operative time was 80 min and blood loss less than 100 ml. Transurethral prostatic resection combined with Greenlight laser vaporization was performed in a second step. CONCLUSIONS: Robot-assisted bladder diverticulectomy is safe, effective, reproducible and minimally invasive. Cost is higher than for laparoscopic surgery and access to this technology is limited.

Desarrollo multidisciplinario de la cirugía robótica en un hospital universitario de tercer nivel: organización y resultados / Multidisciplinary development of robotic surgery in a University Tertiary Hospital: Organization and outcomes

Introducción El sistema Da Vinci (Intuitive Surgical®) es un telemanipulador quirúrgico que proporciona numerosas ventajas técnicas al abordaje laparoscópico convencional (visión tridimensional, posición ergonómica, precisión en los movimientos, instrumental multiarticular, etc.) y que se viene utilizando en diversas especialidades en todo el mundo desde el año 2000. El primer hospital público español que incorporó esta tecnología robótica fue el Hospital Clínico San Carlos (HCSC) de Madrid en julio de 2006.IntroducciónPresentamos la organización multidisciplinaria y los resultados asistenciales, docentes e investigadores del programa de cirugía robótica (PCR) desarrollado en el HCSC. Material y método Con una dirección común y un equipo común de instrumentistas, se incorporaron progresivamente al PCR los servicios de Cirugía General, Urología y Ginecología, con procedimientos variados y de complejidad creciente. Se programaron numerosas actividades docentes y de difusión tanto intrahospitalarias como extrahospitalarias para dar a conocer el PCR. Resultados Entre julio de 2006 y julio de 2008 se intervinieron 306 pacientes en el ámbito del PCR-HCSC: 169 en Cirugía General, 107 en Urología y 30 en Ginecología. Los resultados demostraron la factibilidad de los procedimientos y su corta curva de aprendizaje. La actividad docente realizada incluyó a residentes y especialistas interesados en la tecnología robótica. Conclusión La incorporación estructurada y gradual de la cirugía robótica mediante el PCR-HCSC ha permitido facilitar el aprendizaje, compartir la infraestructura diseñada, coordinar las actividades de difusión y la colaboración multidisciplinaria. Esta experiencia inicial ha demostrado la eficacia de una organización adecuada y un equipo motivado (AU)

Background Da Vinci system (Intuitive Surgical®) is a surgical telemanipulator providing many technical advantages over conventional laparoscopic approach (3-D vision, ergonomics, highly precise movements, endowrist instrumentation…) and it is currently applied to several specialties throughout the world since 2000. The first Spanish public hospital incorporating this robotic technology was Hospital Clinico San Carlos (HCSC) in Madrid, in July 2006.BackgroundWe present the multidisciplinary organization and clinical, research and training outcomes of the Robotic Surgery Plan developed in the HCSC. Material and methods Starting from joint management and joint scrub nurses team, General and Digestive Surgery, Urology and Gynaecology Departments were progressively incorporated into the Robotic Surgery Plan, with several procedures increasing in complexity. A number of intra and extra-hospital teaching and information activities were planned to report on the Robotic Surgery Plan. Results Between July 2006 and July 2008, 306 patients were operated on: 169 by General Surgery, 107 by Urology and 30 by Gynaecology teams. The outcomes showed feasibility and a short learning curve. The educational plan included residents and staff interested in robotic technology application. Conclusion The structured and gradual incorporation of robotic surgery throughout the PCR-HCSC has made it easier to learn, to share designed infrastructure, to coordinate information activities and multidisciplinary collaboration. This preliminary experience has shown the efficiency of an adequate organization and motivated team (AU)

[Multidisciplinary development of robotic surgery in a University Tertiary Hospital: Organization and outcomes]. / Desarrollo multidisciplinario de la cirugía robótica en un hospital universitario de tercer nivel: organización y resultados.

BACKGROUND: Da Vinci system (Intuitive Surgical) is a surgical telemanipulator providing many technical advantages over conventional laparoscopic approach (3-D vision, ergonomics, highly precise movements, endowrist instrumentation...) and it is currently applied to several specialties throughout the world since 2000. The first Spanish public hospital incorporating this robotic technology was Hospital Clinico San Carlos (HCSC) in Madrid, in July 2006. We present the multidisciplinary organization and clinical, research and training outcomes of the Robotic Surgery Plan developed in the HCSC. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Starting from joint management and joint scrub nurses team, General and Digestive Surgery, Urology and Gynaecology Departments were progressively incorporated into the Robotic Surgery Plan, with several procedures increasing in complexity. A number of intra and extra-hospital teaching and information activities were planned to report on the Robotic Surgery Plan. RESULTS: Between July 2006 and July 2008, 306 patients were operated on: 169 by General Surgery, 107 by Urology and 30 by Gynaecology teams. The outcomes showed feasibility and a short learning curve. The educational plan included residents and staff interested in robotic technology application. CONCLUSION: The structured and gradual incorporation of robotic surgery throughout the PCR-HCSC has made it easier to learn, to share designed infrastructure, to coordinate information activities and multidisciplinary collaboration. This preliminary experience has shown the efficiency of an adequate organization and motivated team.

[Current state of digestive system robotic surgery in the light of evidence based medicine]. / Estado actual de la cirugía robótica digestiva a la luz de la medicina basada en la evidencia.

The incorporation of robotics in minimally invasive surgery has had mixed reception in the different fields of digestive surgery. Nowadays we are exposed to a continuous stream of publications on robotic approach techniques and outcomes, which do not always provide objective criteria and whose value, through scientific evidence analysis, is sometimes arguable. With the aim of shedding light on current knowledge on digestive robotic surgery and giving an update of its possibilities, the authors analyse the abundant literature available on the different digestive robotic surgery procedures, and sum up their own experience.

Estado actual de la cirugía robótica digestiva a la luz de la medicina basada en la evidencia / Current state of digestive system robotic surgery in the light of evidence based medicine

La introducción de la asistencia robótica a la cirugía mínimamente invasiva ha tenido una aceptación desigual en los diferentes ámbitos de la cirugía digestiva. En la actualidad se están produciendo continuamente publicaciones sobre técnicas y resultados del abordaje robótico que no siempre aportan un criterio objetivo y cuyo valor, tras un análisis basado en la evidencia científica, en ocasiones puede resultar cuestionable. Con el fin de arrojar luz sobre los conocimientos actuales en cirugía robótica digestiva y llevar a cabo una puesta al día de las posibilidades de este abordaje, en esta revisión de conjunto los autores revisan la abundante literatura producida sobre los diversos procedimientos de la cirugía robótica digestiva y suman a ella el testimonio de su propia experiencia (AU)

The incorporation of robotics in minimally invasive surgery has had mixed reception in the different fields of digestive surgery. Nowadays we are exposed to a continuous stream of publications on robotic approach techniques and outcomes, which do not always provide objective criteria and whose value, through scientific evidence analysis, is sometimes arguable. With the aim of shedding light on current knowledge on digestive robotic surgery and giving an update of its possibilities, the authors analyse the abundant literature available on the different digestive robotic surgery procedures, and sum up their own experience (AU)

Lessons learned from long-term university training in minimally invasive surgery in Spain.

PURPOSE: Starting from our prolonged experience in university minimally invasive surgery training (1993 to 2005), we aim to analyze the most important differences in participants' requirements from these courses along this time span. METHODS: Surveys' answers from the 6 first course editions (from 1993 to 1999, group 1) are compared with the last 6 ones (from 1999 to 2005, group 2), for a number of items including reasons to choose these courses, opinion about duration of training minimally invasive surgery (MIS) courses, responsibility of training MIS, and opinion about experimental training with animals. RESULTS: Total number (N) of participants was 341, with 177 in group 1 and 164 in group 2. The most important feature was the number of hours of animal training (61% from group 1 vs. 75% from group 2, P<0.05). There was a trend to consider hospitals as more responsible (68.3% from group 1 vs. 83.5% from group 2, P=0.06) and the University as less responsible for MIS training (36.7% from group 1 and 18.2% from group 2, P=0.01). Laparoscopic training courses should last at least 1 year (76.7% from group 1 vs. 78.2% from group 2, not significant). CONCLUSIONS: The time dedicated to practical training is highly appreciated by participants in training courses. Furthermore, we have not found many changes in trainees' requirements from MIS training courses over the last 12 years.

[Robotic assisted laparoscopic colposacropexy in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse]. / Colposacropexia laparoscópica asistida por robot como tratamiento del prolapso urogenital.

Laparoscopic colposacropexy has become a substitute for open surgery in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse. In the same way, robotic assisted surgery is a new step in the evolution of the procedure. In this paper we intend to show our surgical technique and preliminary results. From November 2006 to date, 10 patients have undergone this procedure at the Hospital Clinico San Carlos. The main indication for the operation was existence of symptomatic pelvic prolapse. Both patients with or without hysterectomy have been operated, without making significant differences between them. Preoperative evaluation workout included: cystogram, urinary tract ultrasound and urodynamics in all cases; urinary tract MRI was performed only in selected cases. All patients underwent surgery under general anesthesia, with at least three robotic trocars (8 mm) and one conventional trocar for the assistant; 2 accessory trocars were necessary in some cases, mainly at the beginning of the series. Most procedures in our series were associated with a transobturator suburethral sling for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence or prevention of its appearance after prolapse repair. Our results are comparable to those reported in other larger series in terms of operative time, hospital stay and early or late complications. Pending an evaluation on the long term with larger series, we can include robot assisted colposacropexy among the therapeutic options for symptomatic pelvic floor prolapse repair.

Colposacropexia laparoscópica asistida por robot como tratamiento del prolapso urogenital / Robotic assisted laparoscopic colposacropexy in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse

La colposacropexia laparoscópica es una técnica que ha venido a sustituir a la cirugía abierta para el tratamiento de los prolapsos del suelo pélvico. De la misma manera, la cirugía asistida por robot supone un nuevo paso en la evolución de la técnica. En este artículo pretendemos mostrar, tanto nuestra técnica quirúrgica como los resultados preliminares obtenidos con la misma. En el Hospital Clínico San Carlos han sido intervenidas con esta técnica un total de 10 pacientes, desde Noviembre de 2006 hasta la fecha. La principal indicación en nuestro caso ha sido la presencia de prolapsos pélvicos sintomáticos, habiendose intervenido tanto pacientes histerectomizadas como no histerectomizadas, sin poder establecer diferencias significativas entre ambos casos. Como estudio preoperatorio se ha incluido: Cistografía, Ecografía Reno-vesical, Estudio Urodinámico en todos los casos, y tan sólo en aquellos en los que se ha considerado oportuno una Uro-Resonancia. Todas las pacientes han sido intervenidas bajo anestesia general, mediante colocación de un mínimo de tres trócares robóticos (8mm) y uno convencional para el ayudante, aunque en algunos casos, sobretodo al inicio de la serie se precisaron 2 trócares accesorios. Así mismo, en nuestra serie en la mayoría de los casos se ha asociado una técnica anti-incontinencia tipo sling suburetral transobturatriz, bien para tratamiento de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo (IUE), bien para prevenir su posible aparición tras la correción del prolapso. Los resultados obtenidos son comparables a los descritos en otras series más numerosas en cuanto a duración, estancia hospitalaria y complicaciones tanto precoces como tardías. A expensas de realizar una valoración a largo plazo y con series más amplias, podemos incluir la colposacropexia laparoscópica asistida por robot entre el arsenal terapéutico diseñado para la reparación de los prolapsos del suelo pélvico sintomáticos (AU)

Laparoscopic colposacropexy has become a substitute for open surgery in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse. In the same way, robotic assisted surgery is a new step in the evolution of the procedure. In this paper we intend to show our surgical technique and preliminary results. From November 2006 to date, 10 patients have undergone this procedure at the Hospital Clínico San Carlos. The main indication for the operation was existence of symptomatic pelvic prolapse. Both patients with or without hysterectomy have been operated, without making significant differences between them. Preoperative evaluation workout included: cystogram, urinary tract ultrasound and urodynamics in all cases; urinary tract MRI was performed only in selected cases. All patients underwent surgery under general anesthesia, with at least three robotic trocars (8 mm) and one conventional trocar for the assistant; 2 accessory trocars were necessary in some cases, mainly at the beginning of the series. Most procedures in our series were associated with a transobturator suburethral sling for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence or prevention of its appearance after prolapse repair. Our results are comparable to those reported in other larger series in terms of operative time, hospital stay and early or late complications. Pending an evaluation on the long term with larger series, we can include robot assisted colposacropexy among the therapeutic options for symptomatic pelvic floor prolapse repair (AU)