A Unified Framework for the Teleoperation of Surgical Robots in Constrained Workspaces [PDF]
2019 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
(ICRA), Montreal, Palais des congres de Montreal, 2019, pp. 2721-2727, 2018 In adult laparoscopy, robot-aided surgery is a reality in thousands of operating rooms worldwide, owing to the increased dexterity provided by the robotic tools. Many robots and robot control techniques have been developed to aid in more challenging scenarios, such as pediatric surgery and microsurgery.
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On Lagrangian Coherent Structures in Laparoscopy [PDF]
arXiv, 2022 Laparoscopy is an electrosurgical medical operation often involving an application of high-frequency alternating current to remove undesired biological tissue from the insufflated abdomen accessible through inlet and outlets trocars. One of the main byproducts in this process are the gaseous particles, called surgical smoke, which is found hazardous ...
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Cost effectiveness analysis of laparoscopic hysterectomy compared with standard hysterectomy: results from a randomised trial [PDF]
, 2004 Objective: To assess the cost effectiveness of laparoscopic hysterectomy compared with conventional hysterectomy (abdominal or vaginal). Design: Cost effectiveness analysis based on two parallel trials: laparoscopic (n = 324) compared with vaginal ...
Abbott, J. +5 more
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Advances in laparoscopy for acute care surgery and trauma.
World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2016 The greatest advantages of laparoscopy when compared to open surgery include the faster recovery times, shorter hospital stays, decreased postoperative pain, earlier return to work and resumption of normal daily activity as well as cosmetic benefits ...
Matteo Mandrioli +10 more
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Robot-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy. Safety and feasibility [PDF]
, 2015 Background: The availability of robotic assistance could make laparoscopic pancreaticoduo- denectomy safely feasible. We herein provide a systematic review on laparoscopic robot-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy (RAPD).
Belluomini, Mario +5 more
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A first-in-human, randomized, controlled, subject- and reviewer-blinded multicenter study of Actamax™ Adhesion Barrier [PDF]
, 2016 Purpose: Post-surgical adhesions remain a significant concern following abdominopelvic surgery. This study was to assess safety, manageability and explore preliminary efficacy of applying a degradable hydrogel adhesion barrier to areas of surgical ...
Brucker, Sara Y. +12 more
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How well do DRGs for appendectomy explain variations in resource use? : An analysis of patient-level data from 10 European countries [PDF]
, 2012 Appendectomy is a common and relatively simple procedure to remove an inflamed appendix, but the rate of appendectomy varies widely across Europe. This paper investigates factors that explain differences in resource use for appendectomy.
Andrew Street +6 more
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Amyand hernia with appendicitis
Clinics and Practice, 2011 The term Amyand hernia refers to presence of appendix within inguinal hernia. The incidence of having a normal appendix within inguinal hernia is about 1%, whereas the finding of appendicitis in the inguinal hernia is only 0.1%.
Vipul Yagnik
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A novel hybrid 3D endoscope zooming and repositioning system : design and feasibility study [PDF]
, 2020 Background: Manipulation of the endoscope during minimally invasive surgery is a major source of inconvenience and discomfort. This report elucidates the architecture of a novel one-hand controlled endoscope positioning device and presents a ...
Bauwens, Kevin +10 more
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Surgical Endoscopy, 2017 BackgroundPostoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are the most common causes of serious morbidity after esophagectomy, which involves both thoracic and abdominal incisions.
I. Nozaki +10 more
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