Robotic surgery: new robots and finally some real competition!
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DOI: 10.1007/s00345-018-2213-y
Abstract: PurposeFor the last 20 years, the predominant robot used in laparoscopic surgery has been Da Vinci by Intuitive Surgical. This monopoly situation has led to rising costs and relatively slow innovation. This article aims to discuss… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; robotic surgery; robots finally; new robots ... See more keywords
The New Frontier: the Intestinal Microbiome and Surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-018-3744-7
Abstract: The microbiome exerts a remarkable effect on human physiology. The study of the human-microbiome relationship is a burgeoning field with great potential to improve our understanding of health and disease. In this review, we address… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; intestinal microbiome; frontier intestinal; microbiome ... See more keywords
A New Technique to Avoid Sternotomy in Retrosternal Thyroid Surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s12262-020-02418-1
Abstract: Sternotomy along with the cervical incision for management of a retrosternal goiter increases the pain, morbidity, and length of hospital stay of the patient. The need for sternotomy increases when the retrosternal component reaches up… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; retrosternal component; new technique; technique avoid ... See more keywords
New York's perspective of COVID 19: Effect and impact on cardiac surgery.
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15043
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIM First reported in December of 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has had a profound impact on the implementation of care. Here, we describe our institutional experience with a rapid influx… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; impact; cardiac surgery; care ... See more keywords
Breast Cancer Surgery: New Issues
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DOI: 10.3390/curroncol28050344
Abstract: Since ancient times, breast cancer treatment has crucially relied on surgeons and clinicians making great efforts to find increasingly conservative approaches to cure the tumor. In the Halstedian era (mid-late 19th century), the predominant practice… read more here.
Keywords: cancer surgery; new issues; breast cancer; cancer ... See more keywords