What clues might brain metrics hold about the skill levels of surgeons who perform robot-assisted surgeries? Looking for better ways to assess the proficiency of surgeons performing these complex procedures, researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) and the University at Buffalo (UB) determined whether cognitive assessment can effectively measure the expertise of robotic surgeons with varying levels of experience.
UPMC today unveiled the latest in its growing cadre of disinfecting robots that use ultraviolet (UV) light to sanitize hospital operating and patient rooms.
Surgeons and Gynecologists at the World Laparoscopy Hospital are offering an innovative way of helping the poor and uninsured patients. The highly skilled surgeons will be providing free minimally invasive surgery too all those who are in need of health care.
Mazor Robotics Ltd., a developer of innovative guidance systems and complementary products, announced today that it has received the first order for its Renaissance system since the commercial launch of the brain surgery module.
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have found that the risk of patient harm increased two-fold in 2006 – the peak year that teaching hospitals nationwide embraced the pursuit of minimally invasive robotic surgery for prostate cancer. Results of the study are published in the July 2 online issue of JAMA Surgery.
Intuitive Surgical and Adachi Co. Ltd. today announced an agreement to transition Japanese sales, marketing, service, support and training for da Vinci® Systems, instruments and accessories to Intuitive Surgical, a transition that began June 26, 2014. With this agreement, Intuitive Surgical will further expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region.
Hair loss specialist Ken L. Williams Jr., D.O., proudly announces the availability of the FDA-cleared ARTAS Robotic System at his private practice, the OC Hair Restoration Center, in Irvine, California. Widely respected as a leader in the field of hair restoration, Dr. Williams has practiced medicine in Orange County since 1986.
Xenex Disinfection Services, the world leader in UV room disinfection systems, testified yesterday before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; Subcommittee on Research and Technology; and Subcommittee on Oversight.
Corindus Vascular Robotics, the leader in precision vascular robotics, has been named the recipient of the 2014 North American New Product Innovation Award in Interventional Cardiology. The award was established by growth partnership company Frost & Sullivan to recognize visionary innovation and product excellence.
University of Washington computer scientists have shown that crowdsourcing can be a quick and effective way to teach a robot how to complete tasks. Instead of learning from just one human, robots could one day query the larger online community, asking for instructions or input on the best way to set the table or water the garden.
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