Surgery

Cost-utility analysis on robot-assisted and laparoscopic prostatectomy based on long-term functional outcomes.

Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP) is one of the standard treatment options for prostate cancer. However, controversy still exists on its added value. Based on a recent large-sample retrospective cluster study from the Netherlands showing significantly improved long-term urinary functioning after RARP compared to Laparoscopic RP (LRP), we evaluated the cost-effectiveness of RARP compared ...

Deep Learning-Based Computed Tomography Perfusion Imaging to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Thrombolytic Therapy for Cerebral Infarct with Unknown Time of Onset.

This study was aimed to discuss the effectiveness and safety of deep learning-based computed tomography perfusion (CTP) imaging in the thrombolytic therapy for acute cerebral infarct with unknown time of onset. A total of 100 patients with acute cerebral infarct with unknown time of onset were selected as the research objects. All patients received thrombolytic therapy. According to different imag...

Machine learning model prediction of 6-month functional outcome in elderly patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.

Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) has an increasing incidence and a worse outcome in elderly patients. The ability to predict the functional ...

Detecting and Extracting Brain Hemorrhages from CT Images Using Generative Convolutional Imaging Scheme.

PURPOSE: The need for computerized medical assistance for accurate detection of brain hemorrhage from Computer Tomography (CT) images is more mandator...

Comparison of Open and Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplantation in terms of Perioperative and Postoperative Outcomes.

BACKGROUND: The gold standard treatment method for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is renal transplantation (RT). RT can be done with open or minimally...

Evaluation of user-interfaces for controlling movements of virtual minimally invasive surgical instruments.

BACKGROUND: Recent tele-mentoring technologies for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) augments the operative field with movements of virtual surgical in...

Robotic versus Laparoscopic Total Mesorectal Excision Surgery in Rectal Cancer: Analysis of Medium-Term Oncological Outcomes.

. Robotic systems can overcome some limitations of laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (L-TME), thus improving the quality of the surgery. So far, ...

Development of a Robotic Spine Surgery Program: Rationale, Strategy, Challenges, and Monitoring of Outcomes After Implementation.

Surgical robots were invented in the 1980s, and since then, robotic-assisted surgery has become commonplace. In the field of spine surgery, robotic as...

A standardized stepwise approach to minimally invasive ileocolic anastomosis: Tips and tricks for laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

AIM: Intracorporeal anastomosis has been associated with earlier recovery of postoperative bowel function, shorter length of stay and lower surgical s...

Short-term oncological and surgical outcomes of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: A retrospective multicenter cohort study in Japan (the MSUG94 group).

INTRODUCTION: We evaluated oncological outcomes of patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer (PCa) and their...

Application of 5G technology to conduct tele-surgical robot-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to test the effectiveness, safety and stability of the 5G communication technology in clinical laparoscopic tele...

Optimizing discharge after major surgery using an artificial intelligence-based decision support tool (DESIRE): An external validation study.

BACKGROUND: In the DESIRE study (Discharge aftEr Surgery usIng aRtificial intElligence), we have previously developed and validated a machine learning...

Robotic colon surgery in obese patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Colon cancer resection can be technically difficult in the obese (OB) population. Robotic surgery is a promising technique but its benefit...

Safety enhanced surgical robot for flexible ureteroscopy based on force feedback.

BACKGROUND: Although some robotic systems have been developed to improve conventional flexible ureteroscopy (FURS), a widely used intervention in urol...

Preoperative positioning planning for a robot-assisted minimally invasive surgical system based on accuracy and safety.

BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive robot-assisted techniques are being used increasingly in surgical procedures, and the preoperative preparation for this...

Safety and feasibility study of non-invasive robot-assisted high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy for the treatment of atherosclerotic plaques in the femoral artery: protocol for a pilot study.

INTRODUCTION: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is an atherosclerotic disease leading to stenosis and/or occlusion of the arterial circulation of the ...

Performance of a Machine Learning Algorithm Using Electronic Health Record Data to Predict Postoperative Complications and Report on a Mobile Platform.

IMPORTANCE: Predicting postoperative complications has the potential to inform shared decisions regarding the appropriateness of surgical procedures, ...

Analysis of Operating Room Efficiency During Robot-Assisted Urologic Surgeries Utilizing Fixed (Nonprocedural) Operative Times.

To analyze operating room (OR) efficiency by evaluating fixed OR times for three common urologic robot-assisted procedures. Over a 24-month period, ...

Robotic mitral valve plasty for isolated clefts of mitral valve leaflets.

A 21-year-old female patient referred to our institute had been suffering from severe mitral valve regurgitation due to a rare anomaly: a typical clef...

Development and Validation of the Metric-Based Assessment of a Robotic Dissection Task on an Avian Model.

INTRODUCTION: The introduction of robot-assisted surgical devices requires the application of objective performance metrics to verify performance leve...