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 SurgeryChapter 3: Metabolic and Renal Complications and Immunologic Implications of Laparoscopic Urologic SurgeryChapter 4: Positional and Neuromuscular Complications of Laparoscopic and robotic Urologic Surgery.Section 2: Surgical Complications:Chapter 5: Vascular Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic Urologic SurgeryChapter 6: Urinary and Urologic Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic Urologic SurgeryChapter 7: Visceral and Gastrointestinal Complications of Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery.Chapter 8: Complications of Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic urologic Surgery: Iatrogenic and DoulogenicSection 3: Procedure Specific ComplicationsI. Complications of Upper Tract Laparoscopic and Robotic Urologic ProceduresChapter 9: Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic Adrenal SurgeryChapter 10: Complications of Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy andNephroureterectomyChapter 11: Complications of Laparoscopic Donor NephrectomyChapter 12: Complications of Laparoscopic Partial NephrectomyChapter 13: Complications of Robotic Partial NephrectomyChapter 14: Complications of Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node DissectionChapter 15: Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic PyeloplastyChapter 16: Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic Ureteral Reconstructive SurgeryII. Complications of Pelvic Laparoscopic and Robotic SurgeryChapter 17: Complications of Robotic Radical ProstatectomyChapter 18: Methods and maneuvers for improving functional outcomes during robotic radicalProstatectomyChapter 19: Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic-Assisted Radical CystectomyIII: Special ConsiderationsChapter 20: Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic Reconstructive Procedures for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ ProlapseChapter 21: Complications of Single-port Laparoscopic and Robotic Urologic SurgeryChapter 22: Complications of Ablative Renal ProceduresChapter 23: Complications of Laparoscopic and Robotic Pediatric Urologic SurgeryChapter 24: Medicolegal Aspects of Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery