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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"Robotic-Assisted"”.
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Robotic-assisted 3D printing for bone defect reconstruction
… kind of operation may be improved by using robot-assisted 3D printing technologies. To demonstrate the capability of robotic-assisted 3D printing for bone defect reconstruction, this MRes study has been conducted through several steps. Firstly, a 3D laser scanner was used to obtain 3D imaging data …
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Computational Modeling Approaches For Task Analysis In Robotic-Assisted Surgery
… innovations including the introduction of robotic surgical devices. The ultimate goal is to program the surgical robot to perform certain difficult or complex surgical tasks in an autonomous manner. The feasibility of current robotic surgery systems to record quantitative motion and video …
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In Vitro Investigations of Conventional vs. Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty
… with conventional TKA (cTKA) methods. Robotic-assisted TKA (rTKA) systems have been developed to reduce surgical errors, increase the accuracy and precision of bone resections and implant alignment, consequently improving surgical outcomes. However, cTKA and rTKA should be characterized …
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Investigating the biomechanical outcomes of a robotic-assisted versus conventional unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
… the implants. To improve the implant alignment a robotic guidance system called the RIO Robotic Arm has been developed by MAKO Surgical Corp (Ft. Lauderdale, FL). This robotic system provides real-time tactile feedback to the surgeon during bone cutting, designed to give improved accuracy compared …
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The experiences of nurses with communication encounters when assisting in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS)
… resulting from communication breakdowns in robotic-assisted surgery is significant. Messages must be clear, brief, and timely to navigate the high-risk, distraction-filled, time-critical robotics environment. Nurses play a primary role in the success of robotics programmes and surgical …
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Efficacy and Safety Comparison of Robotic-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy Using Light-Weight and Heavy-Weight Polypropylene Mesh
… and heavy-weight polypropylene mesh (PPM) for robotic sacrocolpopexy (RSC). METHODS: Following IRB approval, a 2-surgeon POP database of women who underwent RSC at a single institution was reviewed. Minimum follow-up time was 6 months. Patients were stratified by mesh weight: Boston Scientific …
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Is The Learning Curve In Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomies (RALP) in South Africa Comparable to International Standards?
… for clinically significant localized PCa. Robotic assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) represents a modern minimally invasive technique for performing a RP. The aim of the study is to demonstrate a progression in the learning curve of two South Africa based urologists, as each …
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Transplantability In Burdened Populations: A Regional Analysis of the Robotic-Assisted Kidney Transplant Impact On Access Given Socioeconomic And Demographic Factors
… SCOH. The study evaluates whether the robot-assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT) technique allows for patients with higher body mass indices and of burdened socioeconomic and sociodemographic status improved access to transplant compared to traditional open kidney transplant (OKT).</p> …
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Ergonomics of Total Knee Arthroplasty
… imposes significant musculoskeletal demands. Robotic platforms may alter this load, but their ergonomic impact is unclear. We compared biomechanical strain and workload during conventional versus robotic-assisted TKA. Methods Two surgeons and two scrub nurses each performed conventional and …
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On Controlling a Pediatric Lower-Limb Exoskeleton Using Finite-State Machine and Electroencephalography
… that adversely impact their quality of life. Robotic-Assisted Gait Training (RAGT) has been shown to be an effective intervention for motor-related conditions in children with mobility disabilities. Compared to traditional therapy, RAGT enables longer duration, higher intensity training …
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Radiofrequency Lesion Assessment by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging following Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation
… to compare left atrial catheter ablation with robotic assisted navigation and standard navigation. A greater circumferential lesion extent by DE was observed in the robotic group . This suggests that catheter stability improves tissue contact permitting the creation of more contiguous durable …
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Task Analysis, Modeling, And Automatic Identification Of Elemental Tasks In Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
<p>Robotic microsurgery provides many advantages for surgical operations, including tremor filtration, an increase in dexterity, and smaller incisions. There is a growing need for a task analyses on robotic laparoscopic operations to understand better the tasks involved in robotic microsurgery …
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Soft Smart Interfaces for Bilateral Teleoperation with Distributed Tactile Haptic Feedback in Remote Medical Palpation
Robotics and teleoperated robotics have been increasingly implemented in the healthcare system in the last two decades. From robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery to neurosurgery, endoscopy, and remote monitoring of patients at risk, robotic systems have showcased a beyond-human performance, …