Surgery

Stratification of Potency Outcomes Following Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy Based on Age, Preoperative Potency, and Nerve Sparing.

To identify factors affecting potency and to predict ideal patient subgroups who will have the highest chance of being potent after robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) based on nerve sparing (NS). Analysis of 7268 patients who underwent RALP between 2008 and 2018 with a minimum of 12 months of follow-up was performed. The patients were then categorized into four separate neurovascul...

A magnetically controlled soft miniature robotic fish with a flexible skeleton inspired by zebrafish.

The untethered miniature swimming robot actuation and control is difficult as the robot size becomes smaller, due to limitations of feasible miniaturized on-board components. Nature provides much inspiration for developing miniature robot. Here, a new artificial untethered miniature robotic fish with a flexible magnetic skeleton and soft body that achieve controlled locomotion under the water thro...

Extended robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy and extended pelvic lymph node dissection as a monotherapy in patients with very high-risk prostate cancer Patients.

BACKGROUND: Patients with very-high-risk prostate cancer (VHRPCa) have earlier biochemical recurrences (BCRs) and higher mortality rates. It remains u...

Deep Learning to Decipher the Progression and Morphology of Axonal Degeneration.

Axonal degeneration (AxD) is a pathological hallmark of many neurodegenerative diseases. Deciphering the morphological patterns of AxD will help to un...

Complications of robot-assisted thymectomy: A single-arm meta-analysis and systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Recently, thymectomy using minimally invasive approaches has been increasing with the development of robotic video-assisted thoracoscopic ...

Can maneuverability in the robot assisted laparoscopic stapler during ileoileal anastomosis compensate for shorter stapler length? - A randomized experimental porcine study.

BACKGROUND: Ileal anastomosis is imperative in patients given a urinary diversion during radical cystectomy. Proper handling and staplers with a certa...

Impact of Early Exposure to Robotic Surgery Among Pre-clinical Medical Students on Career Choice and Simulation Skills.

We aimed to assess whether early exposure of medical students to robotic surgery training influences their interest in a surgical career and improves ...

A comparative study of anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy among men undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a prospective single institution study.

The present study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in patients with prostate cancer (PCa) under ...

Short-term and pathologic outcomes of robotic versus open pancreatoduodenectomy for periampullary and pancreatic head malignancy: an early experience.

Open pancreatoduodenectomy (OPD) is associated with high perioperative morbidity. Adoption of robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy (RAPD) has been slo...

Artificial intelligence-enhanced intraoperative neurosurgical workflow: current knowledge and future perspectives.

INTRODUCTION: Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) augment decision-making processes and productivity by supporting surgeons over a ...

Robots in Healthcare? What Patients Say.

In this paper, we analyse patients' perspectives on the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic systems in healthcare. Based on citiz...

Modular Robotic Limbs for Astronaut Activities Assistance.

In order to meet the assist requirements of extravehicular activity (EVA) for astronauts, such as moving outside the international space station (ISS)...

Deep Learning-Based Three-Dimensional Oral Conical Beam Computed Tomography for Diagnosis.

In order to deeply study oral three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), the diagnosis of oral and facial surgical diseases based on deep...

Self-supervised representation learning for surgical activity recognition.

PURPOSE: Virtual reality-based simulators have the potential to become an essential part of surgical education. To make full use of this potential, th...

An MR-Safe Endovascular Robotic Platform: Design, Control, and Ex-Vivo Evaluation.

OBJECTIVE: Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of global death. Endovascular interventions, in combination with advanced imaging technol...

Bio-Inspired Haptic Feedback for Artificial Palpation in Robotic Surgery.

Adding haptic feedback has been reported to improve the outcome of minimally invasive robotic surgery. In this study, we seek to determine whether an ...

Non-invasive diagnostic tool for Parkinson's disease by sebum RNA profile with machine learning.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease presenting with motor and non-motor symptoms, including skin disorders (seborrheic...

Renal Functional and Perioperative Outcomes of Retroperitoneal Robot-Assisted Versus Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy with Segmental Renal Artery Clamping.

Retroperitoneal approach and segmental renal artery clamping in partial nephrectomy are techniques that facilitate postoperative recovery and renal f...

Postresection Period-Specific Hazard of Recurrence as a Framework for Surveillance Strategy in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Multicenter Outcome Study.

INTRODUCTION: In spite of the high frequency of recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after resection, little evidence exists to directly help ...

Impact of Bladder Neck Angle Measured by Postoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging on Midterm Recovery of Urinary Continence in Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy.

MRI has helped clarify the relationship between pelvic anatomical structures and functional outcomes after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP...