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Outcome After Laparoscopic Compared to Open Interval Debulking Surgery for Advanced Stage Ovarian Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]

Cancers (Basel)
von Holzen J, Siegenthaler F, Locher N, Baumgartner C, Imboden S, Mueller MD, Saner FAM.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Recent Advances in Variable‐Stiffness Robotic Systems Enabled by Phase‐Change Materials

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Phase‐change materials (PCMs), such as shape memory alloys, hydrogels, shape memory polymers, liquid crystal elastomers, and low‐melting‐point alloys, are driving advancements in stiffness‐tunable robotic systems across a wide range of applications. This review highlights recent progress in PCM‐enabled robotics, focusing on their underlying mechanisms,
Sukrit Gaira, Liao Wu, Ming Li, Priyank Kumar, Xiaopeng Li, Shi‐Yang Tang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ultrasonic aspirators in minimally invasive laminectomies: a pilot study and technical note on reduced Kerrison rongeur usage without increased blood loss or operative time. [PDF]

J Spine Surg
Puppalla P, McKevitt C, Garcia DPM, Montaser A, Navarro-Ramirez R, Pirris SM.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Modulus‐Switchable Miniature Robots for Biomedical Applications: A Review

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Materials, robot designs, proof‐of‐concept functions, and biomedical applications of modulus‐switchable miniature robots. Miniature soft robots have shown great potential in biomedical applications due to their excellent controllability and suitable mechanical properties in biological environments.
Chunyun Wei, Yibin Wang, Jiangfan Yu
wiley   +1 more source

Atrial Septal Defect Patch Closure From the Left Atrial Side Approach in Totally Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: A Case Report. [PDF]

Am J Case Rep
Shintomi S, Oshitomi T, Takaji K, Okada S, Shigehara K, Ideta I, Uesugi H.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

A Proof‐of‐Concept Assessment of a Novel Wearable Eyelid Muscle Device: A Pre‐Clinical Animal Cadaver Study for Eyelid Closure Restoration

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This article introduces a soft wearable eyelid sling device incorporating a hydraulic soft artificial muscle (SAM) for achieving complete closure of an eyelid. The SAM is driven by a cam mechanism that provides a displacement profile closely matched with those of a healthy eyelid.
Patrick Pruscino, Phuoc Thien Phan, James Davies, Bibhu Sharma, Tianruo Guo, Chi Cong Nguyen, Nigel H. Lovell, Thanh Nho Do   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Postoperative innate immune function after minimally invasive transcervical esophagectomy (MICE) versus minimally invasive transthoracic esophagectomy (MIE). [PDF]

J Thorac Dis
Jacobs LMC, Drager LD, Joosten LAB, van Eijk LT, Hutteman M, van den Heuvel B, van Laarhoven CJHM, Warlé MC, Klarenbeek BR.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Multi‐Material Additive Manufacturing of Soft Robotic Systems: A Comprehensive Review

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review explores the transformative role of multi‐material additive manufacturing (MMAM) in the development of soft robotic systems. It presents current techniques, materials, and design strategies that enable functionally graded and adaptive structures.
Ritik Raj, Quan‐Chen Song, Jia‐Yang Juang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk Assessment in Cannulation for Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery: The Modified HOSTILE Score. [PDF]

J Clin Med
Kruse J, Silaschi M, Celik M, Hamiko M, Alaj E, Alirezaei H, Sugiura A, Lüsebrink E, Zimmer S, Bakhtiary F.   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source