Charles E. Miller, MD, FACOG, had already sold his surgical team on the 4K video platform he wanted for performing same-day minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries....
More than one million joint replacements are performed each year and increasing numbers of surgeons are opting to do them with the benefit of robotic assistance...
Orthopedic surgery centers that purchase robotic platforms for knee replacement surgery are investing in the promise of positive outcomes and the potential to tap into...
A number of converging factors are making robotic abdominal surgery an intriguing prospect for many outpatient facilities. Intuitive's patents on the da Vinci robot...
Robotic assistance has revolutionized prostate removal. It's a far better option than removing the gland through a large incision, which can cause significant blood loss...
Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci robot, which sells for $1.5 to $2 million and costs about $300,000 a year to maintain, continues to dominate abdominal robotic surgery....
Knee replacement specialists can measure twice and cut once with saws and drills and feel pretty confident that the implants they place will align perfectly with the femur...
If you've invested in robots, you might as well let everyone know that your facility offers the most advanced surgical technology. Our hospital, Pascack Valley Medical...
Isador Lieberman, MD, MBA, FRCSC, was involved in the development of the original Mazor robot, and has been one of the pioneers and champions of robotic spine...
Adding On to Abdominal Surgery; Robots and interactive imaging technology are set to transform minimally invasive procedures.
When you turn the page, you'll see a crease across my forehead and a smile across my face. That's how you can tell I just did a robotic-assisted hernia case. The crease is from...
When the Robot Malfunctions; Prepare for the unexpected so glitches don't lead to disastrous outcomes.
On Point: Give New Technologies a Chance
Building Trust Between Surgical Teams and Robots; Q&A with Joshua Tyler, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Who's using the robot? Study: Urology, gynecology and endocrine-related surgery have the highest proportion of robotic-assisted procedures.
Robotic knee replacement. Robotic arms help surgeons prepare the bone with sub-millimeter accuracy and place the implant with spot-on precision.
Robotic benefits without the robot. Handheld instruments that provide robot-like functionality.
Ready for autonomous surgical robots? Q&A with Peter C. Kim, MD, surgical innovator and developer of robotic surgery's next big thing.
The promise of robotic joint replacements. Precise cuts and implant placement could transform partial knees and total hips.
Don't fear the robot. A once-skeptical surgeon is now a solid supporter of using robotic arms to perform complex abdominal procedures.