OVERVIEW OF ROBOTIC SURGERY IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Usage of minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy has rapidly increased in the gynecologic surgery. on the other hand, laparoscopic approach is still not suitable in all cases. robotic surgery has several advantages over traditional laparoscopy, making itself an attractive choice in reproductive surgery. recent studies show that robotic surgery may be more effective in carefully selected cases due to less postoperative pain, fewer days in hospital, faster return to daily activities and less blood loss during surgery. however, longer surgery period, the need for special training of the surgeon and the surgical team and high costs are the most important disadvantages of robotic surgery. prospective studies that compare robotic surgery with laparoscopy and open surgery are already under way. long-term outcomes of these studies will provide clinicians guidelines for indications for robotic surgery.the aim of this review is to discuss and present contemporary studies on robotic surgery specifically in the field of reproductive medicine.