2016
DOI: 10.1007/s11701-016-0640-6
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Feasibility and safety study for the use of wound protectors during robotic radical cystectomy and ileal conduit

Abstract: Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy (RALRC) is increasingly being performed for the treatment of muscle-invasive bladder cancer. There is increased tension while performing the ureteroileal anastomosis through a small incision. Patients are at risk to suffer wound and skin complications perioperatively due to possible contamination with bowel contents. The Alexis retractor helps with retraction of small incisions potentially reducing tension and also reduces wound infection rates as reported in the … Show more

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“…Hinkson et al [9] reported a significantly lower incidence of SSI in the Alexis group, which the authors postulate is due to the circumferential coverage the device offers, thus protecting the wound edges. Another study involving Huynh et al [3] reviewed 15 cases where the Alexis retractor was used for the bowel diversion, and did not report any wound-related complications. Though their study had a limited sample size, the authors did draw similar conclusions regarding the safety and efficacy of using the Alexis retractor as opposed to traditional retraction methods.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Hinkson et al [9] reported a significantly lower incidence of SSI in the Alexis group, which the authors postulate is due to the circumferential coverage the device offers, thus protecting the wound edges. Another study involving Huynh et al [3] reviewed 15 cases where the Alexis retractor was used for the bowel diversion, and did not report any wound-related complications. Though their study had a limited sample size, the authors did draw similar conclusions regarding the safety and efficacy of using the Alexis retractor as opposed to traditional retraction methods.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…More recently, combined wound-edge protectors and retractors are being used in operations at risk for surgical wound complications, including colorectal and gynecologic surgery [1, 2]. To our knowledge, the use of wound-edge protectors/retractors has not been studied in open urologic operations, though its feasibility was recently evaluated for robotic-assisted cystectomy [3].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%