Kyobu geka. The Japanese journal of thoracic surgery
Jul 1, 2022
Since 2014, we have used the da Vinci surgical system to perform internal thoracic artery harvest in minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB), and since 2016, we have also performed robot-assisted cardiac surgery( RACS) for mitral an...
Kyobu geka. The Japanese journal of thoracic surgery
Jul 1, 2022
It has been more than 10 years since the introduction of small-incision surgery for cardiac valvular disease. The so-called minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) techniques avoid the need for sternotomy, but they are still not considered standard...
Kyobu geka. The Japanese journal of thoracic surgery
Jul 1, 2022
Robot-assisted valve repair refers to an intervention added to conventional minimally invasive cardiac surgery( MICS), which is covered by national insurance since April 2018. However, currently, this procedure is performed only at a few hospitals, w...
Kyobu geka. The Japanese journal of thoracic surgery
Jul 1, 2022
Endoscopic surgery has been introduced as a minimally invasive procedure in other fields. On the other hand, the introduction of surgical robots has made endoscopic surgery possible in cardiac surgery. Coronary artery bypass surgery includes minimall...
Kyobu geka. The Japanese journal of thoracic surgery
Jul 1, 2022
The Robot-assisted Cardiac Surgery Council (RACSC) was established in 2015, and consists of the members of three closely related surgical societies and associations. The RACSC conducts the review and approval of applicant surgeons and institutions. A...
Strong forces are pushing minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) to the forefront of spine care. Less-invasive surgical techniques have been enabled by a variety of technical advances. Despite the promise of MISS, however, several factors, includin...
Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Jul 1, 2022
STUDY OBJECTIVES: Robotic pets or companion robots have demonstrated positive effects on several emotional and physiological factors in humans. Robots could constitute a complementary or alternative method to treat sleep problems, but individual stud...
As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic continues, there is increased value in performing same-day discharge (SDD) protocols to minimize viral exposure and maintain the appropriate surgical treatment for oncologic patients. In thi...
Studies in health technology and informatics
Jun 29, 2022
Robotic assistance systems offer new therapeutic perspectives for patient mobilization. This work aims to investigate the chances and risks of robotic assistance systems in early neurological rehabilitation. Nine professionals working in physiotherap...
Studies in health technology and informatics
Jun 29, 2022
Earlier studies show frail seniors often experience loneliness and depression. Moreover, frailty can lead problems with medication and nutrition patterns. The availability of family care and/or nursing care at home is limited. Digital companions, suc...
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