Robotic surgery

Ochsner Children's has achieved a major milestone by performing the first robotic-assisted pediatric spine deformity surgery in Louisiana and the Gulf South.

Outcomes favoring robotic surgery for CRC may be influenced by patient selection factors, including clinical stability.

Continuing its transformation since joining NYU Langone Health, the operative team at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk recently performed four complex robotic surgeries that had never been offered at the facility before, three of which successfully removed cancerous tumors from patients.

A major breakthrough in Vietnam's neurological treatment was recently achieved as doctors at Vinmec Central Park International Hospital successfully performed surgery on a 9-year-old boy with drug-resistant epilepsy, utilizing the AutoGuide™ robotic Guidance system for SEEG implantation.

Recent analyses have shown that da Vinci robotic surgery achieves a 99% reliability rate, with technical issues rarely affecting patient outcomes.

Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery is a safe and feasible option for patients aged 80 years or older with lung cancer, demonstrating similar outcomes as in younger patients.

Healthcare has seen a major technological development in the past week, with a recent news report detailing the world’s first remote robotic surgery.

Millions of patients will benefit from cutting-edge NHS robotic surgery over the next decade as part of radical plans to cut waiting times.

Distalmotion, the global MedTech company empowering access to the benefits of robotic surgery in more sites of care, today announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the use of its DEXTER Robotic Surgery System in adult cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal).

Avalue Technology Inc., a global leader in industrial computing solutions, has partnered with Brain Navi to innovate robotic-assisted surgery using advanced AI technology, providing a powerful computing core for the world's first autonomous surgical navigation robot, NaoTrac.

NICE has conditionally approved 11 robotic surgery systems for NHS use, with evidence collection required before wider adoption can proceed.

Imagine if a doctor could remotely do a non-invasive, highly precise medical procedure on her patients using a tiny robot, or microrobot. With a device researchers from SMU and George Washington University created, that is one step closer to reality.

A groundbreaking surgical procedure for locally advanced colorectal cancer was successfully performed at the Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), showcasing the power of combining innovative technologies in modern cancer treatment.

A robotic device allows eye surgeons to perform high-precision procedures on the retina, the fragile lining on the back of the eye that is less than a millimeter thick.

Innovative robotic surgery equipment from the University of Utah enhances retinal surgery precision, addressing challenges of hand tremors and eye movement.

When even the most highly trained surgeons perform procedures on the retina-one of the smallest, most delicate parts of the human body-the stakes are high.

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) proudly announces the addition of two da Vinci 5 robotic surgical systems.

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University Hospitals is Northeast Ohio’s first health organization to use the Da Vinci 5 for robotic surgery.

University Hospitals is the first health system in Northeast Ohio utilizing the Da Vinci 5 for robotic-assisted surgeries.

Advancements in robotic surgery are examined, showcasing innovative platforms that enhance surgical precision and reduce recovery times in various specialties.

A robot, trained for the first time by watching videos of seasoned surgeons, executed the same surgical procedures as skillfully as the human doctors, say researchers.

The Honolulu Spine Center proudly announces the successful completion of the first-ever robotic spine surgeries in the state of Hawaii. Renowned orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Roh led the groundbreaking procedures using the Cuvis Spine Robot by Curexo and spinal implants from Next Orthosurgical, marking a significant advancement in minimally invasive spinal surgery available to patients in the state.

A team has developed a plastic surgical field expansion plate that can help surgeons during robot-assisted heart surgery.

Robot-assisted heart surgery usually requires an assistant at the operating table to help the surgeon insert the robot arm through a small incision.

An AI–driven surgical robot has shown potential to perform vitreoretinal procedures and bring robotics to ophthalmology surgery, a lead researcher reported.

Miniature robots on the millimeter scale often lack the strength to transport instruments for endoscopic microsurgery through the body. Scientists are now combining several millimeter-sized TrainBots into one unit and equipping them with improved 'feet'. For the first time, the team was able to perform an electric surgical procedure on a bile duct obstruction experimentally with a robotic convoy.

Bhushan Jayeshkumar Patel's journey into the world of surgical robotics began with a profound interest in engineering.

Elias Jaradeh worked for almost 24 hours on the wounded, many of whom lost eyes or the use of their hands.

Alessio Pigazzi, MD, PhD, FACS, FASCRS, discussed how robot-assisted surgery for colorectal cancers has evolved over the past 20 years.

Without government investment, Canadian hospitals have had to foot the bill for expensive robotic systems, limiting surgeons' access to cutting-edge technology.

Exploring robotic surgery in pediatric general surgery, the review highlights benefits such as improved precision and reduced recovery times, despite challenges like instrument size and high costs. Future advancements aim to address these issues, offering enhanced outcomes and accessibility for pediatric patients.

A seven-year-old boy is the first patient in a UK study to evaluate the system for children.

Yorkshire couple Mike and Julie have become the first patients in the area to undergo robotic bariatric surgery.

Incisions have become smaller and less invasive over time, according to one gynecologist.

Researchers introduced a cost-effective haptic feedback system for robotic surgery training, addressing the absence of tactile and force sensations in current systems. By integrating kinesthetic and tactile feedback, this novel system significantly improves surgical precision and training fidelity, making advanced robotic surgery techniques more accessible and safer for both surgeons and patients.

"Anything that you can do to leverage technology to minimize the variability in surgery eliminates the skill gap so that novice surgeons may become as technically gifted as the intermediate surgeon or the master surgeon."

The researchers introduce the ROSMA dataset and methodology in Applied Sciences, facilitating instrument detection and gesture segmentation in robotic surgical tasks. Through manual annotations and a neural network model combining YOLOv4 and LSTM, they achieve high accuracy and generalization capabilities, offering potential applications in surgical data science and beyond.

A virtual assistant for surgeons translates text prompts into commands for a robot, offering a simple way to instruct machines to carry out small tasks in operations

FRIDAY, May 10, 2024 -- Robot-assisted total knee replacements tend to have better outcomes on average, a new study reports.Unfortunately, there’s a downside – having a surgical robot assist a human surgeon can make the procedure much more...

Richard Lazzaro, MD, discusses how a robot-assisted platform has impacted his thoracic surgery and highlights other potential advancements in the field.

Surgical robots are the most common type of medical robot. They are able to perform high-precision surgeries according

Are surgeons giving patients unrealistic expectations about recovery after robotic lung surgery? That's what CU Department of Surgery faculty member Robert Meguid, M.D., MPH, and surgery resident Adam Dyas, M.D., set out to discover after realizing the guidance they were offering patients might be based on outdated or anecdotal information.

Vision Pro is being used for a wide range of applications in the field of health and medicine, with Apple highlighting an app which helps surgeons plan and visualize operations which are carried out with the help of a surgical robot. The company says that the device is also helping to familiarize nurses with new medical equipment, in a way that reduces anxiety when they start using the kit in real-life applications … more…

Each year, approximately 2,000 people die annually of gallbladder cancer (GBC) in the U.S., with only one in five cases diagnosed at an early stage. With GBC rated as the first biliary tract cancer and the 17th most deadly cancer worldwide, pressing attention for proper management of disease must be addressed. For patients diagnosed, surgery is the most promising curative treatment. While there has been increasing adoption of minimally invasive surgical techniques in gastrointestinal malignancies, including utilization of laparoscopic and robotic surgery, there are reservations in utilizing minimally invasive surgery for gallbladder cancer. A new study has found that robotic-assisted surgery for GBC is as effective as traditional open and laparoscopic methods, with added benefits in precision and quicker post-operative recovery.

“Ultimately, we’re going to be able to see more patients, offer more precise surgery more efficiently, and that means just better outcomes for our patients here in the Intermountain West,” said Hilary McCrary, MD, MPH

Each year, approximately 2,000 people die annually of gallbladder cancer (GBC) in the U.S., with only one in five cases diagnosed at an early stage. With GBC rated as the first biliary tract cancer and the 17th most deadly cancer worldwide, pressing attention for proper management of disease must be addressed.

A two-pound cyborg surgeon performed its first simulated procedure in space, dissecting rubber bands that resemble elastic tissue to prepare for medical procedures to be carried out remotely in the microgravity environment. Read more...

Earth-bound surgeons remotely controlled a small robot aboard the International Space Station over the weekend, conducting the first-ever such surgery in orbit—albeit on rubber bands.

Results from a phase 2 trial support the safety and tolerability of VGT-309 in patients with suspected lung cancer who undergo standard-of-care surgical resection.

For patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA), the use of robotic-assisted surgery and surgical navigation techniques is not associated with an increased risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), suggests a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

A small robotic surgeon was successfully launched to the International Space Station last week. It was joined by a bunch of equally impressive experiments, including machine learning devices and artificial retina prototypes.

Earth orbit is getting its own space doctor in the form of a small cyborg arm reaching out for the scalpel. A surgical robot is launching to the International Space Station (ISS) to test its ability to slice through human flesh in a microgravity environment. Read more...

An innovative study explores the use of robotic-assisted joint replacement in revision knee scenarios, comparing the pre- and post-revision implant positions in a series of revision total knee arthroplasties (TKA) using a state-of-the-art robotic arm system.

Data demonstrate efficacy of robotic surgery for colectomies, which is swiftly becoming the 'preferred approach' for surgeons.

Nanoflex Robotics AG, a remote robotic surgical company based in Switzerland, has received the internationally recognized ISO 13485 certification for its quality management system in designing and manufacturing remote robotic devices for endovascular interventions.

A beating heart poses a challenging surgical landscape, yet a novel robotic catheter holds promise in empowering surgeons to navigate the cardiac environment more efficiently in the future. The...

Govindarajan Narayanan, MD, speaks to the potential time-saving advantages of using the Epione robot for microwave ablation, cryoablation, and other surgical strategies in patients with liver cancer and other tumors.

The Epione robot may help less experienced surgeons carry out complex cases with a high level of accuracy, says Govindarajan Narayanan, MD.

Use of the surgical Epione robot will save a significant amount of time when performing surgery for patients with liver tumors and potentially other cancers, says Govindarajan Narayanan, MD.

A spider-inspired robot called mCLARI weighs less than a gram and could one day be deployed to aid first responders following a natural disaster or help out in surgery

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Scalpels with built-in sensors could streamline training for surgeons and pave the way for procedures performed by robotic devices, a study suggests.

Driving the technology forward are advances in materials science and AI, plus patient benefits like shorter recovery times and less pain.

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart have developed a soft robotic tool that promises to one day transform minimally invasive endovascular surgery. The two-part magnetic tool can help to visualise in real time the fine morphological details of partial vascular blockages such as stenoses, even in the narrowest and most […]

Leading robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) company Intuitive has further developed its support for the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) through its support of a new multi-professional network that will shape the future development of RAS surgery nationally.

A surgical team from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis recently performed the first robotic liver transplant in the U.S. in May at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Retinal vein occlusion affects more than 16 million people worldwide and can eventually lead to blindness, but treating it is challenging due to the small size of the veins involved – and now a robot could help

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Umamaheswar Duvvuri, MD, PhD, a renowned researcher and innovator in advanced, minimally invasive robotic surgery of the head and neck, has been named the Mendik Foundation Professor of Otolaryngology and the new chair of the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, effective July 1.

Intuitive has today announced that surgical trainees from across Northeast England are gaining hands-on experience of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) with da Vinci surgical systems thanks to a UK first programme designed to train the next generation of surgeons.

Driven by magnets, the microrobotic device promises faster treatment and recovery for patients. One step closer to clinical

For the first time worldwide, in yet another breakthrough by the world-leading research team at the University of Gothenburg, a child has been born following a uterus transplantation achieved solely by robot-assisted surgery on both donor and recipient.

Stephanie Lacour's specialty is the development of flexible electrodes that adapt to a moving body, providing more reliable connections with the nervous system.

The Da Vinci Surgical System utilises advanced technology to manipulate the instruments with greater dexterity and accuracy.

In a surgery in India, a robot scans a patient’s knee to figure out how best to carry out a joint replacement. Meanwhile, in an operating room in the Netherlands, another robot is performing highly challenging microsurgery under the control of a doctor using joysticks. Such scenarios look set to become more common. At present, […]

A team at UCLA has built origami-inspired robots that overcome a crucial design challenge that has previously prevented the flexible autonomous machines from reaching their full potential - the...

The US Society of Robotic Surgery and Crescent Healthcare (a Division of the Crescent Group of Companies) host the first Global Robotic MedTech Forum in the Middle East on 16 March 2023 in Dubai. The...

Researchers presented magnetic soft-robotic chains that use magnetic and elastic energies to fold themselves into large stable assemblies compatible with magnetic navigational technologies and have potential applications in improving minimally invasive surgery.

Shanghai Operation Robot Co.,Ltd announced the results of its initial clinical trial of ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) robot in biliary stent placement surgery. It is the first...

Case Western Reserve University scientists received a four-year, $3.7 million National Institutes of Health grant to attempt what

Surgical robots have assisted surgery for several decades. Still, significant advances in technology in recent years have completely transformed the way surgeons perform surgery and how patients...

Matthew Gombolay has always had a heart for the healthcare industry. When he was 20 years old, Gombolay was diagnosed

UCSF Health is recruiting patients for the only FDA-approved research in the United States exploring using single port robotic technology for colorectal surgery. Ankit Sarin MD, FACS, and Hueylan...

After decades of merely assisting doctors, are sophisticated machines ready to take charge?

James Webb delivers scientific results, SLS and Starship go closer to their maiden flights, remote surgery robot is going to the ISS, Perseverance continues to find weird stuff on Mars, and Hubble is still going strong. All this and more in this week’s episode of Space Bites. All this and more in this week’s episode … Continue reading "JWST’s Science, Surgeon Robot for ISS, Booster 7 Test Fire" The post JWST’s Science, Surgeon Robot for ISS, Booster 7 Test Fire appeared first on Universe Today.

Engineers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have devised a robot that helps medical professionals conduct surgical procedures from afar. It might someday perform surgery in space. The post A Surgery Robot Will Board the ISS in 2024 appeared first on ExtremeTech.

A surgery-performing robot developed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and medical technology company Virtual Incision is ready to be tested aboard the International Space Station with a $100,000 grant awarded to the university from NASA. Read more...

NASA is gearing up to test a remote surgery robot aboard the space station with the idea of one day deploying it for crewed missions to deep space.

A miniaturized robot invented by Nebraska Engineering Professor Shane Farritor may soon blast into space to test its skills.

Stroke surgery and other neuroendovascular procedures could be made safer and easier through robotics, according to research presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 19th Annual Meeting.

As researchers evaluate their use of robots in hip replacement surgery for the first time, their surgical capabilities will be put to the test. The goal is to compare this technology to their...

Robots will have their surgical skills put to the test as researchers trial their use in hip replacement surgery for the first time.

Large kidney stones can be removed using the effective, less invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) technique. Renal access creation is a vital but difficult phase in PCNL that involves...

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an efficient surgical intervention for removing large kidney stones. However, it is a challenging procedure that requires years of training to perform. To meet the need for quick skill-building, scientists have now developed and trialed an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled robotic device for assisting surgeons in PCNL. Its notable features include ease of use and better accuracy in creating renal access.

An initial study published in The Journal of Urology®, an International Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA), says that a novel surgical robotic system is “feasible, safe,...

Robot-assisted surgery used to perform bladder cancer removal and reconstruction enables patients to recover far more quickly and spend significantly (20 per cent) less time in hospital, concludes a new clinical trial.