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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.
Don't fear the robot. A once-skeptical surgeon is now a solid supporter of using robotic arms to perform complex abdominal procedures.
The promise of robotic joint replacements. Precise cuts and implant placement could transform partial knees and total hips.
Ready for autonomous surgical robots? Q&A with Peter C. Kim, MD, surgical innovator and developer of robotic surgery's next big thing.
Orthopedic robots pay for themselves. Outpatient joint replacement business is booming thanks to new opportunities and better outcomes.
Is robotic-assisted joint replacement for you? The technology produces better outcomes and could send patients flocking to your center.
Putting surgeons in touch with minimally invasive surgery. Q&A with Allison Okamura, PhD, mechanical engineer and robotics researcher.
The robot revolution has begun. Innovative new platforms could someday redefine minimally invasive surgery.
The case for robotic-assisted total knee replacement. Incredible precision levels the playing field among surgeons and improves long-term outcomes.
Ready for a robot? New technology is improving robotic surgery -- although questions still linger about its use.
Robots Recall: Da Vinci warns customers arms can stall. Imprecise surgical cuts can result.
Stryker Betting Big on Robot-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery - This Just I
Da Vinci's Firefly System Approved for Gallbladder Procedures - This J
Robotic Surgery Reportedly Goes Awry - This Just In - July, 2013