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Robotic surgery presents unique anesthetic challenges. The bulkiness of the equipment combined with steep Trendelenburg position and pneumoperitoneum demands close attention to detail to avoid complications. Careful patient positioning, attention to intubation and ventilation and awareness of a rise in intracranial pressure are crucial to success. Enhanced patient recovery programs can shorten the post-operative stay.
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Blake, L., Sicinski, M., Gulati, S. (2008). Anesthesia and Robotic-Assisted Surgery. In: Dasgupta, P. (eds) Urologic Robotic Surgery in Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-243-2_9
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