There has been a huge rise in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in urology. This has led to an urgent need for a textbook specifically dedicated to the issues and complications arising from laparoscopic and robotic procedures. With contributions from recognized urologic experts in MIS, Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic Urologic Surgery fills this need by familiarizing the modern urologist with the common and the more eccentric complications of laparoscopic and robotic urologic surgery. Brief descriptions of the procedures are provided, as well as in-depth discussions of the diagnosis and management of complications associated with that particular prodecure. The book is divided into three specific sections. The first section covers medical and general considerations. The second section provides a generalized discussion of common surgical complications. Complications specific to robotic surgery in general are emphasized in a separate chapter. The third section is dedicated to procedure specific complications. Complications of upper tract and lower tract laparoscopic and robotic procedures are discussed in different sub-sections. Ample illustrations and images are provided throughout the text. This unique volume will be of great value to the practicing urologist adept at performing laparoscopy and robotics, the urologist training in these areas, and most importantly, residents in urology.

Section 1: General and Medical Considerations: Chapter 1: Physiology of Laparoscopy and Pneumoperitoneum. Chapter 2: Anesthesia and Management of Anesthetic Complications of Laparoscopic Urological Surgery Chapter 3: Metabolic and Renal Complications and Immunologic Implications of Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery Chapter 4: Positional and Neuromuscular Complications of Laparoscopic and robotic Urologic Surgery. Section 2: Surgical Complications: Chapter 5: Vascular Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic Urologic Surgery Chapter 6: Urinary and Urologic Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic Urologic Surgery Chapter 7: Visceral and Gastrointestinal Complications of Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery. Chapter 8: Complications of Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic urologic Surgery: Iatrogenic and Doulogenic Section 3: Procedure Specific Complications I. Complications of Upper Tract Laparoscopic and Robotic Urologic Procedures Chapter 9: Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic Adrenal Surgery Chapter 10: Complications of Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy and Nephroureterectomy Chapter 11: Complications of Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy Chapter 12: Complications of Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy Chapter 13: Complications of Robotic Partial Nephrectomy Chapter 14: Complications of Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection Chapter 15: Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic Pyeloplasty Chapter 16: Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic Ureteral Reconstructive Surgery II. Complications of Pelvic Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery Chapter 17: Complications of Robotic Radical Prostatectomy Chapter 18: Methods and maneuvers for improving functional outcomes during robotic radical Prostatectomy Chapter 19: Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic-Assisted Radical Cystectomy III: Special Considerations Chapter 20: Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic Reconstructive Procedures for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse Chapter 21: Complications of Single-port Laparoscopic and Robotic Urologic Surgery Chapter 22: Complications of Ablative Renal Procedures Chapter 23: Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic Pediatric Urologic Surgery Chapter 24: Medicolegal Aspects of Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery