The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
Aug 19, 2020
BACKGROUND: Semi-active robot-assisted total hip arthroplasty (THA) has two options to measure the leg length discrepancy (LLD) and combined offset (CO), the 'enhanced' femoral workflow and the so-called 'express' simplified workflow. The purpose of ...
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
Aug 14, 2020
BACKGROUND: Human gut microbiota can provide lifelong health information and even influence mood and behaviour. We currently lack the tools to obtain a microbial sample, directly from the small intestine, without contamination.
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
Jul 6, 2020
BACKGROUND: Interstitial brachytherapy (BT) is becoming an accepted treatment option for head and neck cancer patients for whom surgery poses high risks. Multimodal, image-guided, robotic surgery has the potential to allow precise seed implantation i...
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
Jun 30, 2020
PURPOSE: The current study aimed to systematically review the literature addressing the use of deep learning (DL) methods in intraoperative surgery applications, focusing on the data collection, the objectives of these tools and, more technically, th...
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
Jun 22, 2020
BACKGROUND: The superiority of robot-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) over video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and thoracotomy remains controversial for lung cancer.
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
Jun 14, 2020
BACKGROUND: This study assessed the incidence and impact of acute kidney injury (AKI) on renal prognosis in patients who underwent robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RARP).
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
Jun 8, 2020
BACKGROUND: For autonomous robot-delivered surgeries to ever become a feasible option, we recommend the combination of human-centered artificial intelligence (AI) and transparent machine learning (ML), with integrated Gross anatomy models. This can b...
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
May 29, 2020
BACKGROUND: Thyroidectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures. The region of the neck has a very complex structural organization. It would be beneficial to introduce a tool that can assist the surgeon in tissue discrimination du...
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
May 7, 2020
BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive spine (MIS) fusion surgery requires image guidance and expert manual dexterity for a successful, efficient, and accurate pedicle screw placement. Operating room (OR)-integrated robotic solution can provide precise assis...
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
May 6, 2020
BACKGROUND: Ergonomics, as defined by the optimization of one's physical environment to enhance work performance, is an important consideration in surgery. While there have been reviews on the ergonomics of laparoscopy, this has not been the case for...