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Background
Recently, thymectomy using minimally invasive approaches has been increasing with the development of robotic video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery (R‐VATS). Although multimodal approach is effective for robot assisted thymectomy, it is necessary to determine the approach (left, right or subxiphoid) associated with the least complications.
Methods
An electronic retrieval from PubMed, Embase,...
Background
In this study, we hypothesised that the direct hospital costs of robotic restorative proctectomy (RP) would be similar to those of open RP when a cost‐conscious approach was employed in rectal cancer patients.
Methods
We included consecutive patients with rectal cancer who underwent RP between 12/2011 and 10/2014. A cost‐conscious approach was employed in robotic surgery. We compared...
Background
The role of robotic surgery for colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRCLMs) has never been investigated in large series.
Methods
A systematic literature review was carried out on PubMed and Cochrane libraries.
Results
We selected nine studies between 2008 and 2021. Two hundred sixty‐two patients were included. One hundred thirty‐one patients underwent simultaneous resections. The mean...
Objective
This study attempts to analyse the biomechanical effect of internal fixation (plated in parallel or plated vertically) on the basis of distal humeral fractures on musculoskeletal multibody dynamics using AnyBody in Finite Element Method.
Method
Humeral 3D models were reconstructed by MIMICS after volunteers' CT image input in *.dicom format, and processed by Geomagic Studio for surfaces,...
Background
The unconstrained master devices have emerged as attractive alternatives to the existing linkage‐based counterparts. However, the conventional unconstrained master device's manipulation methods have several disadvantages in efficiency and precision.
Methods
We propose an encountered‐type master device based on an electromagnetic tracking solution with a prismatic joint at the tip, capable...
Background
The purpose of this study was to compare total blood loss and the risk of receiving a blood transfusion in robotic‐assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) against conventional jig‐based techniques.
Methods
Robotic TKA (n = 50) and UKA (n = 50) patients were matched to contemporary controls for TKA (n = 50) and UKA (n = 50) and retrospectively...
Background
The traditional surgical instruments for transnasal endoscopic skull base surgery have poor flexibility and continuum robot has attracted extensive attention for its high dexterity and safety.
Methods
A new type of micro continuum surgical robot is designed. On the basis of kinematic analysis, a superposition method is proposed to analyse the reachable configuration space of the system,...
Background
Shear force is important for tumour detection and can contribute to minimally invasive surgery (MIS). A popular method uses lateral skin stretch to produce shear force but has some limitations.
Methods
We have developed a ring‐type pneumatic tactile display that employs normal indentation substituted for lateral skin stretch to represent normal and shear feedback, called SuP‐Ring. Psychophysical...
Background
The present study aimed to assess the short‐term consequences of biportal robot‐assisted lobectomy, validating its safety and effectiveness.
Methods
A retrospective analysis evaluated the clinical data and short‐term results of 18 patients in the single medical group of the centre who underwent biportal robot‐assisted lobectomy plus lymph node dissection from November 2020 to March 2021...
Background
Improving survival rates in rectal cancer patients has generated a growing interest in functional outcomes after total mesorectal excision (TME). The well‐established low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) score assesses postoperative anorectal impairment after TME. Our meta‐analysis is the first to compare bowel function after open, laparoscopic, transanal, and robotic TME.
Methods...
Background
Reoperation following a previous subtotal or aborted cholecystectomy presents a challenging surgical scenario that has traditionally required an open completion cholecystectomy. The aim of this study was to describe an institutional experience with a robotic‐assisted approach to completion cholecystectomy.
Methods
A database was retrospectively audited to identify all patients who underwent...
Background
We systematically reviewed the radiological outcomes of studies comparing robotic‐assisted (RA‐THA) and manual total hip arthroplasty (mTHA).
Methods
The PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases were queried from 1994‐2021 for articles comparing radiographic outcomes between RA‐THA and mTHA cohorts. A meta‐analysis was conducted whenever sufficient data was present for common outcomes...
Background
Previously, we developed an image‐guided navigation system (IG‐NS) incorporating augmented reality technology. Nevertheless, the system could still only aid the operator by presenting imagery and was short of achieving the goal of developing a real navigation system. Therefore, we developed a recognised position‐guided navigation system (RP‐NS) and herein reported the functionality and...
Background
This study aimed to evaluate the main drivers of robot assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) hospitalization costs, in addition to assess perioperative predictors that impact costs.
Methods
Overall, 474 RARP were analyzed between February 2018 and December 2019. The association between perioperative variables and total direct costs was analyzed by simple and multiple linear regression...
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to evaluate partial excision of the levator ani muscle (PELM) enables preservation of anal sphincter function although levator ani muscle (LAM) was invaded.
Methods
Functional outcomes and oncologic outcomes of 23 consecutive patients who underwent robotic PELM for low rectal cancer at the anorectal ring level invading or abutting the ipsilateral LAM are analysed...
Background
da Vinci robot‐assisted axillary lymph node dissection (dVALND) can be a minimally invasive technique to minimize post‐operative complications.
Objective
To explore the clinical efficacy of dVALND in breast cancer (BC) patients for mitigating the postoperative complications than conventional ALND.
Methods
Total 60 female patients with BC were admitted to our hospitals since September...
Background
In endovascular aneuysm repair (EVAR) procedures, medical instruments are currently navigated with a two‐dimensional imaging based guidance requiring X‐rays and contrast agent.
Methods
Novel approaches for obtaining the three‐dimensional instrument positions are introduced. Firstly, a method based on fibre optical shape sensing, one electromagnetic sensor and a preoperative computed...
Background
This study aimed to compare the early and late clinical outcomes of laparoscopic and robotic total mesorectal excision (TME) using propensity score matching.
Methods
The retrospective study included 489 patients who underwent laparoscopic or robotic TME for rectal cancer between June 2011 and December 2018. Overall, 131 matched pairs were generated via propensity scoring matching according...
Background
Insulinomas are rare insulin‐producing pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours leading to severe episodes of hypoglycaemia. Surgery is the predominant curative therapy.
Methods
We report here the first paediatric case of an insulinoma of the pancreatic body resected completely robotically under ultrasound guidance in a 10‐year‐old male with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1. The port set‐up...
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