Magnetic-assisted robotic surgery: initial case series of reduced-port robotic prostatectomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s11701-018-0889-z
Abstract: Minimally invasive radical prostatectomy has rapidly been adopted as the primary means of surgical intervention for prostate cancer. Intraoperative tissue retraction relies on either gravity (via positioning) or use of additional ports and instrumentation. We… read more here.
Keywords: prostatectomy; magnetic assisted; robotic surgery; tissue ... See more keywords
Magnetic-Assisted Robotic Prostatectomy Using the DaVinci SP Robot: An Initial Case Series.
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DOI: 10.1089/end.2019.0263
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Tissue retraction during minimally invasive surgery has been achieved to date with patient positioning or additional instrumentation. The LevitaTM Magnetic Surgical System (San Mateo, CA, USA), a novel, non-invasive, magnetic retraction device for minimally… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; prostatectomy; port robotic; robotic prostatectomy ... See more keywords
Robotic prostatectomy could save the NHS millions
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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.k1900
Abstract: The discussion of cost effectiveness of robot assisted radical prostatectomy compared with laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is ongoing.1 The cost per quality adjusted life year (QALY) metric calculated in a 2011 health technology assessment to determine… read more here.
Keywords: save nhs; prostatectomy; robotic prostatectomy; could save ... See more keywords