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31-Dec-2010
Cleveland Clinic Study Shows Robotic Heart Surgery as Safe,
Effective as ...
HealthNewsDigest.com
“As robotic surgery becomes more widely adopted, it is important
that a highly experienced surgical team is performing these complex
repair techniques. ...
30-Dec-2010
Live Robotic Prostatectomy by Dr. Samadi
in Israel
TMCnet
By Calvin Azuri Barriers are being broken by Dr. David Samadi as he
continues to share his robotic surgery and prostate cancer
treatment skills with doctors...
28-Dec-2010
Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
FOX 21
Online
A new life–saving robotic surgery is boosting survival rates by
ninety five percent. The surgery begins by distending the abdomen to
make space to work in. ...
28-Dec-2010
Good Samaritan Hospital Performs First Robotic Surgery for
Hysterectomy
AZoRobotics
David C. Walters, a renowned physician at Heartland Women's
Healthcare, has successfully conducted two robotic surgeries using
the da Vinci system on 17 ...
28-Dec-2010
Robotic Surgery Could be Effective for Treating Neck and Head Cancer
AZoRobotics
Scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have reported
that minimally invasive robotic surgery for digestive track and
upper airway malignant ... 25-Dec-2010
Regional Specialized Hospital Performs Poland's First Robot-Assisted
Surgery
AZoRobotics
Regional Specialized Hospital has performed the first ever robotic
surgery in Poland for treating a 71 year-old cancer patient. The da
Vinci robot helps the ...
25-Dec-2010
Cleveland Clinic Surgeons Perform Robotic Prostatectomy
AZoRobotics
Dr. Shrivastava has stated that robotic surgery assures improved
safety as robotic arms do not touch or remove tissues unnecessarily.
...
25-Dec-2010
Raising the Bar for Community Cancer Care
MD
News (press release)
Baptist Hospital was the first hospital in northwest Florida to
offer robotic surgery utilizing the da Vinci Surgical System. ...
23-Dec-2010
Less invasive robotic head/neck surgery
UPI.com
22 (UPI) -- US researchers say less-invasive robotic surgery for
upper airway and digestive tract malignant tumors has been shown to
be effective. ...
23-Dec-2010
UAB research: da Vinci Robot surgery for head and neck cancer
Examiner.com
... published the results of a three year study of the effectiveness
of robotic surgery on upper airway and digestive track malignant
tumors in the December ...
23-Dec-2010
Dr. Samadi Uses Revolutionary Technique to Treat Prostrate Cancer
TMCnet
This is a revolutionary technique that combines the principles of
oncology with open radial prostatectomy skills using a unique
robotic surgery approach. ...
22-Dec-2010
Robotic surgery to cure head, neck cancer
Times of India
University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have suggested that
less-invasive robotic surgery for upper airway and digestive track
malignant tumors is ...
22-Dec-2010
Leading Thoracic surgeon visits Kingdom to lend expertise
Arab News
“We are visiting the KFSH&RC to perform robotic surgery on patients.
This type of surgery is found very useful. That's why we are
discussing the possibility ...
21-Dec-2010
Robotic surgery for head and neck cancer shows promise
EurekAlert (press release)
Less-invasive robotic surgery for upper airway and digestive track
malignant tumors is as effective as other minimally invasive
surgical techniques based on ...
21-Dec-2010
Meet Dr. Robot - Dr. David B. Samadi, MD Revolutionizes Robotic
Surgery and ...
PR Newswire (press release)
... and builds upon it with a unique robotic surgery approach,"
explains Samadi, about his prostate cancer treatment procedure he
uses at Mount Sinai. ...
21-Dec-2010
Morris kids try their hands at robotics, da Vinci style
Dailyrecord.com
"The term robot is a misnomer," said urologist Dr. Ayal Kaynan,
director of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery at Morristown
Memorial Hospital. ...
21-Dec-2010
Smith Elementary School “Pulse Protectors” Robotics Team places 5th
in the State
West Hartford News
... challenges posed by a robotic surgical system, specifically how
the da Vinci robotic surgery system, by Intuitive Surgical, is used
for cardiac surgery. ...
21-Dec-2010
The evolution of cardiothoracic critical care
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
... invasive treatment options, including peripheral perfusion
systems, off-bypass surgery, percutaneous interventions, and
video-assisted/robotic surgery. ...
21-Dec-2010
Cost Containment Think Globally, Act Locally
Archives of Surgery
In many instances (such as with robotic surgery), there are no
incremental reimbursements to cover the incremental case costs.
Return on investment may be ...
21-Dec-2010
New da Vinci hysterectomy procedure at Blessing less invasive
Quincy Herald Whig
The robotic surgery eliminates normal hand tremors and allows the
surgeon to sit instead of stand during the procedure, which helps
guard against fatigue. ...
20-Dec-2010
Haven Urologist Breaking Ground
The Ledger
He's the first to do robotic surgery at WHH, but he won't be the
only one. In his role as director, he's working with WHH President
Lance Anastasio and the ... 14-Dec-2010
UIC Surgeons Offer Obese Kidney Patients New Hope with Robotic
Transplantation
HealthCanal.com
The team of surgeons includes Dr. Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti, head
of robotic surgery, Dr. José Oberholzer, and Benedetti. "Sometimes,
minimally invasive ...
14-Dec-2010
Nashville Predators' assistant coach adjusts to cancer treatments
The
Tennessean
Horachek decided to have robotic surgery, but he needed to make sure
that he was completely at ease with those who would be operating on
him. ...
12-Dec-2010
Charging patients for robotic surgery breaks new ground
Vancouver Sun
The decision to charge patients who elect to have their operations
assisted by the robot known as Jack raises issues that are not as
black and white as ...
11-Dec-2010
MU hospital to add
robotic surgery tool
Columbia Daily Tribune
The University of Missouri System Board of Curators this morning
approved spending $3.2 million from a University Hospital equipment
account to buy a second ...
11-Dec-2010
NASA's medical challenge
The
Australian
In fact, from blood analysis to robotic surgery, many of the
discoveries made from studying the human body in space have
applications for general medicine, ...
10-Dec-2010
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center
Offer ...
AZoRobotics
It was reported that that the robotic surgery is suggested for those
who feel knee pain with activity, either on the inner or outer knees
or under the ...
10-Dec-2010
Robotic prostate surgery: a health care conundrum
Globe and Mail
Such patient fees, believed to be a first in Canada for robotic
surgery, highlight one of the fundamental challenges faced by
publicly funded health care in ...
10-Dec-2010
Physicians Regional Procures da Vinci Si Surgical Robot
AZoRobotics
Joe Pinion, CEO of Physicians Regional Healthcare, expressed his
pleasure in bringing the latest robotic surgery technology to the
Southwest Florida people. ...
9-Dec-2010
Patients forced to pay for robot-assisted surgery
Vancouver Sun
"We are introducing a fee schedule for patients who choose to have
robotic surgery for a number of specific procedures including
prostatectomies, ...
7-Dec-2010
Staying on the Cutting Edge
Business West
“Robot is a bad term,” said Romanelli, director of — you guessed it
— Robotic Surgery for Baystate Health. “If I were a non-physician
and I heard the term ... 6-Dec-2010
When robots become doctors
NDTV.com
As part of part of a two-day workshop in Delhi to promote robotic
surgery, a robot will perform a surgery on a young farmer from UP.
...
4-Dec-2010
MTMC doctor performs new oral robotic surgery
The
Daily News Journal
Dr. William E. Gross, otolaryngologist, has become one of the first
physicians in the nation to perform a TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
procedure for the ...
4-Dec-2010
Physicians Regional Healthcare System buys new robotic technology
The
News-Press
“We are very pleased to introduce the next generation of robotic
surgery technology to the Southwest Florida community,” Pinion said.
...
3-Dec-2010
UIHC to teach robotic surgery
UI The Daily Iowan
"Residents will come and observe the leading surgeon who is doing
the robotic surgery here," said Campos, gesturing to the spider-like
robot hunkered over a ...
3-Dec-2010
U of I dedicates surgery lab
Omaha World-Herald
IOWA CITY — A new dedicated lab for teaching robotic surgery at the
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics will result in uniform
training procedures for ...
3-Dec-2010
New Treatment for Early to Mid-Stage Osteoarthritis May Provide
Better ...
Newswise (press release)
Since 2002, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has been a national leader
in robotic surgery. That year, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia
surgeons performed the ...
3-Dec-2010
Head and neck surgeons turn to robotics
Spokane Journal of Business
... Medical Center & Children's Hospital that will offer advanced
robotic surgery procedures for treating throat cancers, sleep apnea,
and thyroid disease. ...
2-Dec-2010
SMGS unveils robotic surgery system
Mt. Vernon Register-News
Now the patients we serve have the option to stay right here for
state-of-the-art robotic surgery.” There are about 1300 of the
systems in use throughout ...
2-Dec-2010
UI dedicates new robotic surgical lab
Radio Iowa
by Matt Kelley on December 1, 2010 A new robotic surgery teaching
lab will be dedicated today at the University of Iowa Hospitals. ...
2-Dec-2010
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Growth At A Reasonable Price
istockAnalyst.com (press release)
Intuitive Surgical is a leading medical technology company designing
and manufacturing cutting-edge, minimally invasive robotic surgery
equipment. ...
1-Dec-2010
Henry Ford Hospital Treats Oral Cancer Using TransOral Robotic
Surgery
AZoRobotics
Detroit- based Henry Ford Hospital is deploying TransOral Robotic
Surgery for oral cancer treatment. Surgeons have stated that the
robotic procedure ...
1-Dec-2010
Second Robot to Arrive at Cancer Hospital in India
AZoRobotics
The Galaxi Care Laparoscopy Institute (GCLI) had used the robot for
the oesophagus or food pipe robotic surgery on November 30, 2009.
...
1-Dec-2010
Gujarat Gets its First Robotic Surgical System
Express
Healthcare
We are aiming to repeat this with robotic surgery.” Dr Mihir Desai,
Professor of Urology and Director of Robotic Surgery, University of
Southern California ...
30-Nov-2010
Robotic assist eases less-invasive hysterectomies
Reuters
UK
But both also led to shorter hospital stays and, in the case of
robotic surgery, less blood-loss. Further, the average number of
lymph nodes removed was ...
29-Nov-2010
Pune to get second robodoc
Mid-Day
http://www.mid-day.com/ The city got its first robot that uses the
Da Vinci system (see box) last year and the first robotic surgery
took place in the city ... 28-Nov-2010
Robotic precision cuts high risks of head-and-neck cancer surgery
Detroit
Free Press
Witt, 65, of Southgate, a retired Detroit Edison customer services
representative, was among the first in Michigan to undergo TransOral
Robotic Surgery. ...
28-Nov-2010
Robot arms improve oral cancer surgery
UPI.com
Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and the University of Michigan in Ann
Arbor are among the first in the country practicing TransOral
Robotic Surgery, ...
25-Nov-2010
Connection Cable Developed by Inventor
Interconnectionworld
... disclosed for controlling a voltage-controlled generator such as
an electrosurgery generator from a controlling device such as a
robotic surgery system. ...
24-Nov-2010
Robotic Hysterectomy Is Costlier but No Safer Than Traditional
Laparoscopy
OutpatientSurgery.net
However, robotic surgery was significantly more expensive than
traditional laparoscopic hysterectomy, according to the study
results published in the ...
23-Nov-2010
Robotic Surgery Becoming More Common In The Upstate
WYFF
Greenville
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC -- Robotic surgery may not be new, but
Upstate doctors say it's becoming more common and that
misconceptions are keeping potential ...
20-Nov-2010
Using robotics to treat cancer
7Online.com
Tom agreed to robotic surgery to his neck, something only performed
in a handful of centers in the country. Tom's cancer was at the back
of his tongue, ...
20-Nov-2010
Gurgaon hospital scores a first with robotic surgery
Times
of India
GURGAON: Thanks to robotic surgery, patients who require radical
prostrate surgery or are suffering from tumours in uterus and
require bypass surgery can ...
20-Nov-2010
Surgeons Sit Back and Let Robotic Arms Do the Work
Jakarta
Globe
The robotic surgery method can be used in surgical procedures for
prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, bladder-vagina
fistula and kidney pelvis ...20-Nov-2010
Orlando Business Journal's 2010 Physician Heroes
Orlando
Business Journal
Patel is one of the earliest adopters of robotic surgery and
believes it is the future of health care. He is the medical director
of the Global Robotics ...
19-Nov-2010
Prostate technique provides new insights
UPI.com
18 (UPI) -- A US robotic surgery expert says a new technique
promises to provide new insights into how prostate cancer develops.
Dr. David Samadi -- chief ...
19-Nov-2010
HealthWatch: Laser Surgery For Prostate Cancer
CBS New York
Laparoscopic and robotic surgery has improved those numbers
somewhat, and now doctors are adding lasers to the mix to make
things even better. ...
16-Nov-2010
New Robotic Kidney Surgery Could Save Lives
EmpowHer
By Joanna Karpasea-Jones November 15, 2010 - 6:30am A new type of
robotic surgery could save the lives of patients with tumors of the
kidneys. ...
16-Nov-2010
Transoral Robotic Surgery for Advanced Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
Archives of Otolaryngology
Intervention Transoral robotic surgery with staged neck dissection
and adjuvant therapy as indicated. Main Outcome Measures Margin
status, recurrence, ...
12-Nov-2010
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center makes history with webcast
surgery
WVLT
With this robotic surgery doctors say there's less pain and a
quicker recovery. The woman on the operating table will be going
home today and should be back ...
10-Nov-2010
Press Release New Kidney Cancer Surgery Technique Could Reduce Organ
Damage
Cancer Research UK (press release)
... (NCRI) Cancer Conference in Liverpool, outlines a new form of
key-hole, robotic surgery technique which only removes the tumour
and saves the kidney. ...
10-Nov-2010
UroToday
LeFrak Center for Robotic Surgery & Institute for Prostate Cancer,
James Buchanan Brady Foundation Department of Urology, Weill Cornell
Medical College, ...
9-Nov-2010
Robotic technology undermines reputation of Russian surgeons
Pravda
Robotic surgery will start to develop in Russia not earlier than in
2012, when robotic surgeons become available to just a few Russian
medical institutions. ...
8-Nov-2010
Use of less invasive robotic surgery grows among NJ surgeons
NJ.com
Robotic surgery has been around for a decade, but has only recently
begun to carve out this significant niche in medicine. A combination
of better tools and ...
7-Nov-2010
Kids Learn about Robotic Surgery
WABI
by Meghan Hayward - November 6th 2010 07:32pm - Read more Local News
Bangor - Some kids got to take an inside look into the world of
robotic surgery ...
5-Nov-2010
Photo Release -- Surgeons at Glendale Adventist Medical Center
Perform Dual ...
GlobeNewsWire (press release)
4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Doctors at Glendale Adventist Medical
Center successfully performed a dual robotic surgery on a female
patient last week ...
5-Nov-2010
Robotic surgery an option at BayHealth
WDEL 1150AM
The da Vinci Robotic Surgery System is now in operating rooms at
Kent General Hospital so patients in central and southern Delaware
don't have to go far. ...
5-Nov-2010
Groundbreaking pancreas transplant by robot to help diabetics
Diabetes.co.uk
The robot, designed in the Robotic Surgery centre in Pisa, is large
and has several arms. It is hoped that the transplant will allow new
treatments for ...
5-Nov-2010
Prostate Removal Performed Entirely With Surgical and Anesthesia
Robots
OutpatientSurgery.net
Last month, these 2 surgical technologies joined forces for what's
being dubbed the first all-robotic surgery, performed at Montreal
General Hospital. ...
5-Nov-2010
Titan Medical Signs Development Agreement With Sagentia
Today's Medical Developments
... said, "We are excited about this opportunity to collaborate with
Titan Medical on developing its cutting edge robotic surgery system.
...
4-Nov-2010
Area physicians and residents get closer look at Robotic Surgery
WKTV
By NICOLE PITT VERONA, NY (WKTV) - Robotic surgery is quickly
becoming the standard when it comes to surgical care. On Wednesday,
area physicians and the ...
4-Nov-2010
First robotic myomectomy performed at Sugar Land Hospital
Ultimate Fort Bend
The robotic surgery is usually performed through a large abdominal
incision, but it can be performed with a minimally invasive approach
using the da Vinci S ...
3-Nov-2010
Virtual Incision rounds up $2 million
Mass Device
based company intends to use for prototyping its robotic surgery
technology. Virtual Incision Corp. raised $2 million in a Series A
funding round. ...
1-Nov-2010
The fast-growing phenomenon of robotic surgery
NJ.com
More and more doctors are turning to robots to help get surgeries
done efficiently. Robots allow doctors to dissect less tissue which
creates less trauma to ...
30-Oct-2010
HCC debuts robotic surgery program
New
Britain Herald
By Scott Whipple NEW BRITAIN — A highly anticipated and
sophisticated robotic surgery program is now underway at the
Hospital of Central Connecticut. ...
30-Oct-2010
More Robot Hype -- McGill's McSleepy Joins DaVinci for McProstate
Removal
MedPage Today (blog)
... about claims that McGill University Health Centre/Montreal
General Hospital performed a "world first, a completely robotic
surgery and anesthesia. ...
28-Oct-2010
Robotic Surgery Expert Joins Children's National
Medical Center
San Francisco Chronicle
"Robotic surgery has been my passion for the last eight or nine
years of my work in minimally invasive surgery in urology," Dr.
Peters said. ...
28-Oct-2010
Robotic Surgery Expert Dr. David Samadi, MD
Discusses FDA Warnings on the ...
PR Newswire (press release)
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Drugs, known as gonadotropin-releasing
hormone (GnRH) agonists, may raise diabetes and heart risk and, as a
result, ...
28-Oct-2010
Cardica's Automated Anastomosis Systems Featured at
Advances In Robotic And ...
PR Newswire (press release)
... a meeting jointly developed by the International College of
Robotic Surgery and Saint Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. ...
28-Oct-2010
Lindros building officially opens
London Free Press
The building has five different centres of research and teaching,
including robotic surgery and Museuloskeletal research. MIKE HENSEN
The London Free Press ...
25-Oct-2010
A Shifting Paradigm for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer:
Transoral Robotic ...
Cancer Network
The introduction of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) improves upon
current transoral techniques to the oropharynx and supraglottis. ...
21-Oct-2010
The first completely robotic
Investor's Business Daily
The first completely robotic surgery and anesthesia operation was
conducted by doctors in Canada to remove a man's prostate. Doctors
in Montreal operated ...
21-Oct-2010
Patient has prostate removed in world's first all-robotic surgery
Daily Mail
Specialists at the McGill University Health Centre at the hospital
said the all-robotic surgery could deliver the most modern and
accurate patient care. ...
20-Oct-2010
McSleepy meets DaVinci
Genetic Engineering News
In a world first, a completely robotic surgery and anesthesia has
been performed at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). The
DaVinci surgical robot, ...
20-Oct-2010
In The Spotlight: MAKO Surgical Corp
RTT News
This emerging robotic surgery company continues to expand its
customer base in the under-penetrated knee arthroplasty market
space. ...
20-Oct-2010
Stanmore Implants Worldwide purchases Acrobot
Ortho SuperSite
Acrobot has developed precision surgical systems for
computer-assisted 3D planning, surgical navigation and
surgeon-controlled robotic surgery, ...
20-Oct-2010
Robotic surgeon joins Somerset Urological staff in Somerville
myCentralJersy.com
He next attended UCLA for a urologic surgery residency and most
recently attended the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle for a
robotic surgery fellowship. ... 14-Oct-2010
Banner Thunderbird using robots for surgery
Glendale Star
Submitted photo With robotic surgery, the surgeon (far left) sits at
a special console where he or she can view a high definition image
of the surgery site ...
14-Oct-2010
An Update on Prostate Cancer
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Highly promoted robotic surgery has not improved surgical outcome
one iota. The first 10-year data give a slight edge to open surgery,
especially in cancer ...
14-Oct-2010
Robotic Prostatectomy Expert Dr. David Samadi, MD Discusses Prostate
Cancer ...
PR
Newswire (press release)
Dr. David Samadi, a robotic surgery expert who is the Vice Chairman,
Department of Urology, and Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive
Surgery at The ...
13-Oct-2010
Penrose-Saint Francis To Expand Robotic Surgery System
KKTV
11 News
Penrose-Saint Francis has expanded its robotic surgery system called
the da Vinci SHD. The robotic-assisted surgery system works with
cardiac and ...
13-Oct-2010
OR robots make surgery more precise
EastBayRI.com
Dr. Walker, the only doctor in private practice to be trained on the
equipment at the hospital, just completed his 18th robotic surgery
since “Lisa” arrived ...
13-Oct-2010
Penn Engineering professor named one of 'Brilliant 10'
Penn
Current
Work in the Haptics Lab helps to steady the hand of an eye surgeon
during delicate robotic surgery. It puts undersea and outer space
repair work in remote ...
9-Oct-2010
Cancer therapy kits spark debate
The
Australian
However, specialist units for robotic surgery remain limited in
Australia, so there is still demand for LDR treatments. Since early
2000, veterans affairs ...
6-Oct-2010
Titan Medical Inc. Appoints Urology Expert Hiep Thieu Nguyen, M.D.
to Its ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Currently, Dr. Nguyen is an Associate Professor in Surgery (Urology)
at Harvard Medical School and the Director of Robotic Surgery,
Research and Training ...
6-Oct-2010
Prostate Cancer Treatment Expert Dr. David Samadi, MD Discusses
Study Which ...
PR
Newswire (press release)
... of Medicine in New York City, a urologic oncologist specializing
in prostate cancer treatment and robotic surgery using the da Vinci
surgical system. ...
6-Oct-2010
Impotence Risk For Prostate Cancer
121doc
Among other types of surgery, robotic surgery posed the lowest risk
of causing erectile dysfunction (22% risk) followed by laparoscopic
surgery (40%) and ...5-Oct-2010
Lord Darzi to lead institute taking innovative approach to global health
Imperial College London
The pioneer of robotic surgery and former health minister Professor Lord Ara Darzi is taking the helm of an institute at Imperial College London that aims
..
5-Oct-2010
Earnings Preview: Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG) Third Quarter 2010
NewsyStocks.com
The company enjoys a virtual monopoly in the emerging field of minimally invasive robotic surgery. Intuitive Surgical makes money not just from selling ...
5-Oct-2010
The da Vinci cure: A robotic surgery to treat throat cancer
Naples Daily News
By LIZ FREEMAN A doctor sitting in a separate location manuevers large needle holders to stretch a tiny rubberband over rubber-like cones to show how ...
4-Oct-2010
Robot-assisted surgery - pros, cons and other issues
Vancouver Sun (blog)
... there's a chance the whole robotic surgery program could be
shelved if the powers that be don't come up with an agreement on how
to pay the extra costs ...
3-Oct-2010
Meet Jack the surgical robot: He's on the cutting edge of cancer
treatment
Vancouver Sun
1, 2011 -- the date designated as the start of a new era in robotic
surgery payment. There's a very good chance that patients will be
asked to pay the extra ...
3-Oct-2010
Chase Farm Hospital fun run for charity
Enfield & Haringey Independent
The run, organised by Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust, is
the latest step in efforts to buy a da Vinci Robot, a
state-of-the-art robotic surgery ...
2-Oct-2010
Colleyville man, with humor and honesty, talks about surviving
prostate cancer
Fort
Worth Star Telegram
Robotic surgery has become increasingly popular because there's less
blood loss, a minimal incision and a quicker recovery. Half of the
men diagnosed with ...
2-Oct-2010
My doctor has four arms
Morton
Times-News
Paul Killinger of Peoria is observing his fifth year anniversary
after receiving robotic surgery in May of 2005 as the first patient
for Methodist's da ... 29-Sep-2010
Robotic Surgery Specialty Team Performs 100th Operation
Patch
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital's robotic surgery performed the 100th Da
Vinci surgery. Seated in front is Dr. Sudarshan Sharma; pictured
from left are: Lidia ...
29-Sep-2010
Dr. Ramin Mirhashemi, MD of Gynecological Oncology Associates
Discusses ...
PR
Newswire (press release)
With the use of da Vinci robotic surgery, the surgeon makes small
incisions to insert tools and monitor the procedure through a tiny
camera that is inserted ...
29-Sep-2010
Better Surgery With New Surgical Robot With Force Feedback
Science Daily (press release)
28, 2010) — Robotic surgery makes it possible to perform highly
complicated and precise operations. Surgical robots have
limitations, too. ...
29-Sep-2010
The dangers of prostate cancer
WWLP
22News
Mercy and hospitals of that kind, robotic surgery is widely done and
I would say 99% of all the surgery for this are done robotically at
Mercy hospital ...
28-Sep-2010
Robotic Surgical System Overcomes Manual Limitations
Design News
Source: Intuitive Surgical The da Vinci system is based on
foundational robotic surgery technology developed at SRI (formerly
known as Stanford Research ...
28-Sep-2010
Prostate cancer patients may become impotent after surgery
Food Consumer
Among different types of surgery, robotic surgery seems to post
lowest risk of erectile dysfunction (22%), followed by laparoscopic
surgery (40%) and the ...
27-Sep-2010
Robot helps save teen's life
ENC Today
Gabby would become the first UNC pediatric patient to have the oral
robotic surgery. “When I found out I needed surgery, I was a little
worried; ...
27-Sep-2010
McLaren Regional Medical Center to host public seminar
MLive.com
The seminar is called "Trends in women's health and robotic
surgery." The event will feature the da Vinci Robotic Surgical
System and will allow attendees ...
27-Sep-2010
Nadiad hospital first in Gujarat to offer robotic surgery
Indian Express
He said, robotic surgery is the future, and in the US, 90 per cent
of the prostrate operations are performed in this manner. He,
however, added that doctors ... 24-Sep-2010
Human hands power robotic surgery
Conroe
Courier
By JAMES RIDGWAY, Jr. Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is the first
and only hospital offering advanced robotic surgery at the doorstep
of northwest Houston ...
24-Sep-2010
View new surgical technology at Hinsdale Hospital
TheDoings-ClarendonHills.com
A hands-on demonstration of the da Vinci robotic surgery system will
follow a physician lecture during an event called "What's New for
Women's Health? ...
24-Sep-2010
Arizona Institute of Urology Welcomes Three New Physicians to its
Urology Team
SurgiStrategies (press release)
He has an interest in all aspects of urology including oncology,
robotic surgery, incontinence, stone disease and erectile
dysfunction. ...
24-Sep-2010
Porter: Advancing Through Evidence-Based Practices
ValpoLife.com
He spoke on the various aspects of medicine in which Porter is
leading the way, from robotic surgery to evidence-based care in the
ICU to a higher rate of ...
23-Sep-2010
Erectile dysfunction in patients with prostate cancer who have
undergone ...
UroToday
Studies included patients with prostate cancer underwent by
prostatectomy radical with open surgery (retropubic), laparoscopic
or robotic surgery. ...
23-Sep-2010
Surgical robot goes to work in Edmond
NewsOK.com
PHOTO BY DAVID MCDANIEL, THE OKLAHOMAN David McDaniel - The
Oklahoman Sep 22Take a look at the new robotic surgery technology
available at the. ...
23-Sep-2010
Men's age old problem: Prostate cancer hits many, but screening and
new ...
New
York Daily News
"There's a traditional open method that tries to preserve the nerves
and minimize the impact on urinary and sexual function,"says Oh.
"Now robotic surgery ...
22-Sep-2010
Robotic Prostatectomy Expert Dr. David Samadi, MD Introduces His
SMART Surgery ...
PR Newswire (press release)
"My SMART Technique is basically a traditional open anatomic
surgical technique based on the robotic surgery platform," explains
Dr. Samadi. ...
21-Sep-2010
Simulated Surgical Systems Licenses Hands-On Surgical Training ™
(HOST ...
PR Web (press release)
Simulated Surgical Systems sells the Robotic Surgery Simulator ™(RoSS)
as a way to help surgeons hone their skills in robot-assisted
surgery. ...
21-Sep-2010
Robotic surgery breakthrough helping Valley throat and mouth cancer
patients
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
MESA, AZ - A breakthrough surgery helping those with mouth and
throat cancer is being offered by a surgeon right here in the
Valley. ...
18-Sep-2010
Hospital affiliation enters its home stretch.
Danbury News Times
... to plan the future of health care in the region without
the need to overlap expensive technology -- because Danbury Hospital
now offers robotic surgery, ... 17-Sep-2010
Robotic surgery now offered at St. Mary's
14WFIE.com
By Laura Forbes - bio | email | Twitter EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) - St.
Mary's unveiled the Da Vinci Surgery System Thursday. The state-of
the-art surgical tool ...
17-Sep-2010
Orthopedic Surgeons Increasingly Considering Computer-Assistance and
Robotics ...
Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review (press release)
"The main advantage of using computer navigation in robotic surgery
is you can be more accurate," says Fabio Orozco, MD, a physician
with the Rothman ...
17-Sep-2010
Driving for zero
Daily
Pilot
The nice thing is that the new robotic surgery has come so far, and
all the doctors at City of Hope are very skilled because they were
the pioneers of this. ...
17-Sep-2010
Peconic Bay bucks admissions trend
North
Shore Sun
He also cited the addition of a robotic surgery specialty at the
hospital in May, predicting that it would continue to draw patients
and reap benefits for ...
16-Sep-2010
Breakthrough robotic surgery tackles prostate cancer
Stamford Plus Magazine
But shock has given way to hope thanks to robotic surgery performed
at Danbury Hospital by James Bruno, MD, director of Urologic Robotic
Surgery at the ...
16-Sep-2010
Health Notes
Stratford Star
St. Vincent's Medical Center will sponsor free talk “Discover Da
Vinci: Robotic Surgery at St. Vincent's” Thursday, Sept. 16,
12:30-1:30, The Watermark, ...
15-Sep-2010
Robotic Surgery and Prostate Cancer Expert Dr. David Samadi Compares
Robotic ...
PR Newswire (press release)
"Robotic surgery is minimally-invasive -- patients suffer less pain
and trauma thanks to the smaller incisions as opposed to open
surgery," said Samadi. ...
15-Sep-2010
Robotic surgery device treats throat cancer
Indianapolis Star
By Will Higgins A new surgical procedure to treat throat cancer
using robotics can greatly reduce recovery time, patient discomfort
and at the same time ...
15-Sep-2010
Bladder diverticulum robotic surgery: Systematic review of case
reports - Abstract
UroToday
We report one case of robot-assisted transperitoneal bladder
diverticulectomy and perform a systematic review of published
experience. ...
15-Sep-2010
New surgery chief operating on L&M
TheDay.com
In addition, he is overseeing an expansion of the range of types of
surgery and surgical techniques and devices used, including robotic
surgery, at L&M. ...
14-Sep-2010
Robotic surgery device to treat throat cancer
Indianapolis Star
Doctors are taking a robotic surgical device first used for the
removal of cancerous breast tissue to treat yet another cancer.
Throat cancer, usually found ...
14-Sep-2010
Surgeon first in Southwest Florida to perform da Vinci TransOral
robotic surgery
Naples
Daily News
... that the hospital is the first in southwest Florida to perform
da Vinci TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS), a surgical procedure to
treat throat cancer. ...
14-Sep-2010
Progress in prostate canter
Danbury
News Times
Prostate-specific antigen tests have improved cancer detection,
while radiation, hormone therapy and advanced robotic surgery have
led to prolonged life ...
14-Sep-2010
A fair look at health and safety
Hutchinson News
Maneuvering a robotic surgery tool like a toy, Cade McLean caused
worry among his fifth- and sixth-grade friends. "Stop, stop. You're
going to make them ...
14-Sep-2010
TransOral Robotic Surgery apparently aids head and neck cancer
patients
HealthJockey.com
It is assumed that performing TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS) using
the da Vinci Surgical System does not result in extreme pain and
disfigurement. ... 11-Sep-2010
WCE 2010 - Education/simulators - Session Highlights
UroToday
Also, very significantly, of 78 respondents, 37 are performing
robotic surgery and 95% of these felt that their laparoscopic
experience helped with their ...
9-Sep-2010
New robotic head and neck cancer surgery preserves speech sans
scarring
Sify
Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit is one of the first in the country to
perform TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS) using the da Vinci Surgical
System. ...
9-Sep-2010
Robotic Surgery and Prostate Cancer Treatment Expert Dr. David
Samadi, MD ...
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Cancer
Institute, an estimated one in six American men will be diagnosed
with prostate cancer ...
8-Sep-2010
Less invasive robotic surgery tool lands in BN
Bloomington Pantagraph
Jessica Lang, a surgical technician, sets up the robotic arms with
small surgical instruments attached for a training session on the da
Vinci Surgical ...
7-Sep-2010
TakeCare partners with Medtral NZ
KUAM.com
... provide people living in other countries access to world-class
surgery and after ... it's the first hospital to introduce robotic
surgery and is a fully ...
4-Sep-2010
Overlake names Thomas Takayama, MD Program Director for Prostate
Cancer
Bellevue Reporter
“Dr. Takayama brings tremendous leadership and expertise to
Overlake's Surgical Services team as we develop our robotic surgery
program for the benefit of ...
4-Sep-2010
MONTGOMERY: Cancer Institute of NJ honors 3 from township
Packet
Online
The oncologist said he was drawn to robotic surgery by the effects
he saw in patients who were recovering from it. "When I first saw
the technology in 1999, ...
2-Sep-2010
Robotic Surgery Integrates Three-Dimensional, High Definition
Endoscopy
Space
Coast Medicine and Healthy Living
Training in robotic surgery was an integral element of the urology
residency program at Albany Medical Center, and by the end of his
four years of training, ...
2-Sep-2010
Robotic surgery now in Mater Private
Irish
Medical Times
By Gary Culliton The Mater Private Hospital has this week launched a
new multi-specialty robotic assisted surgical programme. Using the
da Vinci Surgical ...
1-Sep-2010
Wednesday open house to celebrate arrival of robotic surgery system
at Kaweah ...
Visalia Times-Delta
Kaweah Delta Medical Center Wednesday will host an open house to
celebrate a new robotic surgery system designed for urological and
gynecological procedures ...
1-Sep-2010
Robotic surgery improves teen's health
News14.com
Doctors believe it's the first time robotic surgery has been
performed orally in a pediatric case. Gabby will travel to Chapel
Hill for a final doctor's ...
1-Sep-2010
Queen expanding ICU/surgery
Napa
Valley Register
The new surgical facilities “will also give area physicians
unmatched access to state-of-the-art surgical options including our
da Vinci robotic surgery ...
1-Sep-2010
Robotic surgery with a human touch
Denver Post
Robotic surgery is different from traditional laporoscopic — or
minimally invasive — surgery because surgeons aren't standing over
the patient. ...
1-Sep-2010
Robotic Prostatectomy Expert Dr. David Samadi, MD Talks About
Prostate Cancer ...
PR
Newswire (press release)
... a robotic surgery expert with years of prostate cancer treatment
experience, who is also the Chief of the Division of Robotics and
Minimally Invasive ...
31-Aug-2010
India moves ahead with robotic revolution in surgery
Sify
Robotic surgery in Delhi's premier All India Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS) is one of the success stories. 'Robotic surgery is
the next major ...
31-Aug-2010
Doctors train in use of robotics at Robert Wood
myCentralJersy.com
According to Barone, the RoSS soon will be in high demand around the
nation because the need for robotic surgery is growing faster than
the ability to train ...
30-Aug-2010
Robotic surgery demonstrations set at i.Park, Norwalk Hospital
The Hour
According to Jonathan E. Bernie, MD, chief of robotic surgery at
Norwalk Hospital, "The daVinci Surgical System is a great benefit to
our patients because ...
30-Aug-2010
Urologists to give free prostate cancer screenings
The Hour
18, according to Dr. Jonathan Bernie, urologist and chief of robotic
surgery, is intended for men between 40 to 75 years old, who do not
have a urologist or ...
27-Aug-2010
New robotic surgery system at Phoebe
WALB-TV
By Karen Cohilas - bio | email ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Phoebe Putney
Hospital introduces its newest surgeon to South Georgia, it's
robotic and designed to be ... 26-Aug-2010
Kaweah Delta acquires $2M surgical robot
Fresno
Business Journal
... many other procedures, according to Dr. Marty Prah, a urologic
surgeon who performed the first robotic surgery at Kaweah Delta
Medical Center on July 23.
26-Aug-2010
Prostate Cancer Treatment Expert Dr. David Samadi, MD Discusses
Preventive ...
PR
Newswire (press release)
... a urologic oncologist specializing in prostate cancer treatment
and robotic surgery, who is also the Chief of Robotics and Minimally
Invasive Surgery at ...
25-Aug-2010
Surgical Robots: How Unproven (and Expensive) Medical Technology
Spreads Virally
BNET
(blog)
Robotic surgery systems, which cost between $1 million and $2.5
million each, have spread across the US and Europe in the past four
years, according to a ...
25-Aug-2010
Norwalk Hospital offers free prostate cancer screening during
Prostate Cancer ...
Connecticut Plus
The free screening on September 18, according to Dr. Jonathan
Bernie, urologist and chief of robotic surgery, is intended for men
between the ages of 40 to ...
24-Aug-2010
A surgeon's hands or a robot's?
Philadelphia Inquirer
Proponents say laparoscopic robotic surgery is less invasive and
more accurate for some procedures. Others warn that training and
experience are key to the ...
24-Aug-2010
Novadaq Achieves Final Milestone in Intuitive Development Agreement
MarketWatch (press release)
"We continue to receive positive surgeon feedback related to the
potential value SPY imaging could bring to robotic surgery."
Intuitive Surgical and da ...
23-Aug-2010
Up Close Look at Robotic Surgery
WSAW
Many hospitals across the country are now turning to robotic
surgery. NewsChannel 7 was able to get an up close look at Aspirus
Wausau Hospital's da Vinci ...
23-Aug-2010
L&M names Ballantyne new chairman of hospital's Department of
Surgery
TheDay.com
... Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London is poised to start
offering bariatric surgery this fall, followed by robotic surgery
next year. ... 19-Aug-2010
Intuitive Surgical inks pact, buys 3% of Cardica
Mass
Device
The collaboration between the companies dates back to at least early
2008, when they jointly hosted a seminar on robotic surgery at the
annual meeting of ...
18-Aug-2010
Robotic Surgery Expert Dr. David B. Samadi, MD Discusses New
Evidence That ...
PR
Newswire (press release)
"It is no secret that robotic surgery results in shorter hospital
stays, less blood loss and quicker recovery of sexual and urinary
functions compared to ...
18-Aug-2010
Robotic Surgical Specialist Joins BHS Urology Services
iBerkshires.com
Berkshire Health Systems has appointed Jonah S. Marshall, MD, a
urologist specializing in robotic surgery, to the medical staff of
Berkshire Medical Center ...
18-Aug-2010
Cardica Soars on Deal With Intuitive Surgical
Barron's (blog)
Intuitive is getting access to certain technology pertaining to
robotic surgery, and will take 1.25 million shares in Cardica, or 5%
of the shares ...
17-Aug-2010
A penny for your thoughts on robotic surgery
Naperville Sun
By TIM WEST twest@stmedianetwork.com What's more, we did it in the
lobby of the Edward Heart Hospital, with a photographer snapping
away and people watching ...
13-Aug-2010
Seminar outlines benefits of robotic surgery
Camarillo Acorn
Community Memorial Health System will host a free seminar on robotic
surgery for urologic disorders from 6 to 8 pm Tues., Aug. ... 11-Aug-2010
Titan Medical Inc. Adds Leading Robotic Surgeon Dr. John R. Valvo to
Its ...
MarketWatch (press release)
This publication has become a template for many upstart robotic
surgery programs throughout the country. He has a keen interest and
unique talent in ...
11-Aug-2010
www.gynla.com: Robotic Surgery Expert Dr. Ramin Mirhashemi, MD
Discusses the ...
PR
Newswire (press release)
Dr. Mirhashemi, however, cautions patients that robotic surgery
experience is paramount, due to recent reports of operations that
didn't go well because of ...
11-Aug-2010
100th robotic surgery performed at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare –
Elmbrook ...
Brookfield Elm Grove Now
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – Elmbrook Memorial, which began
offering robotic surgeries earlier this year, celebrated its 100th
robotic surgery on July 28 ...
11-Aug-2010
When Your Surgeon is a Robot
Voice
of America
Dr. Vipul Patel of the Society of Robotic Surgery says that this
technology is very exciting. He's cautiously optimistic that it will
pave the way to easier ...
11-Aug-2010
University of Maryland Surgeons use da Vinci Robot to Remove Cancers
of the ...
HealthCanal.com
It is called “transoral robotic surgery,” and doctors are able to
access the tumor site through the mouth without having to make a
large incision. ...
11-Aug-2010
In Honor of Robotic Surgeon Dr. David B. Samadi, MD, the
RoboticOncology Yacht ...
Earthtimes
"Benjamin worked with his team the same way I do with robotic
surgery," said Dr. Samadi, "For me, prostate cancer is very
personal, and I always want to win ... 8-Aug-2010
Anderson performs metro-east's first robotic surgery
Belleville News Democrat
BY ELIZABETH DONALD - News-Democrat MARYVILLE -- The hand wielding
the scalpel for surgery at Anderson Hospital on Friday belonged to a
robot. ...
6-Aug-2010
New laser technology may reduce prostate surgery's sexual side
effects
Sify
"The precision of movement available through robotic surgery is
already helping reduce the risk of sexual side effects, and the
early evidence is that CO2 ...
5-Aug-2010
Robotic surgery ends apnea patient's sleeplessness
NewsOK.com
Johna Jupe said she's doing well after what is believed to be the
region's first robotic surgery for sleep apnea. BY SONYA COLBERG
Leave a comment The ...
4-Aug-2010
RoboticOncology.com: Prostate Cancer Treatment Expert Dr. David
Samadi, MD ...
Earthtimes (press release)
In a segment titled "Robots: The Future is Now," Samadi, a
specialist in prostate cancer treatment and robotic surgery,
demonstrated a real-time ...
3-Aug-2010
Northwest doctor performs hand surgery using robots
Baltimore Sun (blog)
Berner and other doctors believe the robotic surgery will
have better outcomes for patients than traditional surgery because
it will allow the doctor to ...
3-Aug-2010
Six HMC doctors receive invasive surgery training
Gulf
Times
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Qatar Robotic Surgery
Centre (QRSC) have trained six resident surgeons on minimally
invasive surgery, a technique by ...
3-Aug-2010
Learning Curve For Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
For
...
Medical
News Today (press release)
UroToday.com - In general, robotic surgery has been
considered to have a shorter learning curve in comparison to
laparoscopic surgery, but only a few ...
2-Aug-2010
Trinity Health welcomes new urologist
Minot Daily News
Hedgepeth joined Trinity's staff as a urologist and director of
Trinity's advanced robotic surgery program. He began doing surgeries
at Trinity Health ...
1-Aug-2010
Surgical Robot at Fair
KFYR-TV
Crowds are gathering to see a travelling version Trinity Medical
Center`s Da Vinci robotic surgery system. They could give the system
a try by sitting down ...
1-Aug-2010
RMC UNVEILS ROBOTIC SURGERY:
Vineland Daily Journal
By DEBORAH M. MARKO • Staff Writer • July 31, 2010 VINELAND -- A new
$1.65 million robotic surgical system acquired by South Jersey
Healthcare is attracting ...
1-Aug-2010
After surviving cancer, Olympic medalist back on water
The
Hour
... treatment from Samadi, who is a specialist in multiple different
types of cancer and is trained in oncology, open, laparoscopic, and
robotic surgery. ...
31-Jul-2010
SMART Surgery Technique Unveiled to Aid Prostate Surgeries
TMCnet
He leverages robotic surgery as a tool for the treatment. The
robotic surgery tool provides not only ease of movement and
increased magnification but also ...
31-Jul-2010
Norwalk cancer survivor sails with special message
Stamford Advocate
After speaking with a surgeon friend, Benjamin decided for robotic
surgery instead of traditional open surgery. "Robotic surgery is
less invasive," he said ...
31-Jul-2010
Kidney transplant performed by 'Da Vinci' ROBOT surgeon for first
time in Europe
Daily
Mail
He said the procedure was very precise and minimally invasive 'The
advantages of minimally invasive robotic surgery, especially in
kidney transplants is ...
30-Jul-2010
Hysterectomy Goes High Tech
KFSM
"There aren't really many limitations to what patients wouldn't be a
good candidate for robotic surgery, if their a candidate in the
first place. ...
30-Jul-2010
Robotic Vasectomy Reversal
WTVQ
The UF researchers compared outcomes of vasectomy reversal in men
having robotic surgery against those who have traditional
microsurgery. ...
28-Jul-2010
Heart patients treated via remote surgery
International Business Times AU
A total 16 patients with abnormal heart rhythm have been treated at
the Flinders Private Hospital via remote control surgery. ...
28-Jul-2010
New Robotic 8.5mm Endoscope PassPort® Now on the Market
Business Wire (press release)
With the rapid expansion of robotic surgery, fueled by surgeon
demand and, most importantly, patient value based on efficacy of
procedure and low ...
28-Jul-2010
Dr. Klaus Thaler Joins Hudson Valley Hospital Center
Westchester.com
... the University of Missouri where for the past five years he
served as Director of Gastrointestinal Surgery and co-chair of the
Robotic Surgery program. ...
27-Jul-2010
Flinders now using robotic surgery
ABC Online
Robotic heart surgery is being performed at Flinders Medical Centre
(FMC) in Adelaide using a new medical system. Adelaide doctors have
been trained in the ...
27-Jul-2010
RoboticOncology.com: Robotic Surgeon Dr. David Samadi, MD Introduces
His SMART ...
PR Newswire (press release)
He employs this technique at Mount Sinai where he recreates the
traditional open anatomical surgical technique on the robotic
surgery platform for prostate ...
26-Jul-2010
Holy Name puts robotic surgical system on display
NorthJersey.com
"You can see a lot better when you have the robotic system," said
Dr. John R. Scheuch, director of Urological Robotic Surgery at Holy
Name. ...
26-Jul-2010
Our Future Is Already in the Hands of Robots
CBS News
Samadi says robotic surgery also comes with a long list of benefits.
It's less invasive, with shorter recovery time, and there's a better
chance to retain ...
26-Jul-2010
Hartford Hospital Expands TV Teaching
Hartford Business
It's all part of an effort to boost the hospital's reputation as a
leader in robotic surgery and increase its ability to train surgeons
and students around ... 23-Jul-2010
Doctor Bot? Robotic surgery could someday also not include a human
MD
Local Tech Wire (blog)
By RICHARD MERRITT, Duke University News Service Editor's note:
Local Tech Wire publishes selected stories from the news services of
various universities as ...
22-Jul-2010
www.gynla.com: Robotics in Gynecology: Dr. Ramin Mirhashemi, MD
Discusses the ...
PR Newswire (press release)
Robotic surgery, via use of the da Vinci robot, has been proven to
benefit both physicians and patients because of reduced blood loss,
shorter hospital ...
20-Jul-2010
Pascagoula man chooses robotic surgery
WLOX
By Karen Abernathy – bio | email PASCAGOULA, MS (WLOX) - Mike
Heidelberg is like a lot of people, especially men, who often put
off going to the doctor for ...
20-Jul-2010
UT Medical Group announces new Comprehensive Gynecologic Center
Germantown News
Many of these women could be candidates for laparoscopic or robotic
surgery, which generally offers shorter recovery times and fewer
complications as ...
20-Jul-2010
Earnings Preview: Intuitive Surgical
Zacks.com
The company enjoys a virtual monopoly in robotic surgery with little
competition. We believe that the growth story at Intuitive Surgical
continues to thrive ...
19-Jul-2010
Robot gives surgeons another weapon against throat cancer
Fort Worth Star Telegram
A week later, UT Southwestern Medical Center surgeons performed the
same robotic surgery on a patient in Dallas. The transoral robotic
surgery is an ...
19-Jul-2010
Hospital announces cutting-edge medical standard
Manila Bulletin
With robotic surgery, patients recover faster as compared to the
traditional open surgery. “The patient is already walking the next
day after the first ...
18-Jul-2010
Robotic surgery makes Dr. Giulianotti think about art
Xinhua
As the president of the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association, an
organization of robotic surgeons worldwide formed last year, 57-
year-old Dr. Giulianotti ...
16-Jul-2010
Beyond the Hype: Intuitive Surgical's Hidden Growth Potential
Seeking Alpha (blog)
Holding a rare and envied monopolistic (this is open to
interpretation and your definition of monopoly, of course) position
in the robotic surgery field, ... 15-Jul-2010
da Vinci Robotic Surgery Comes to BMC
iBerkshires.com
In the coming months, BMC will expand its robotic surgical program
to urology, where robotic surgery with the da Vinci System is
considered the national ...
15-Jul-2010
Oral cancer survivor is BEC Relay for Life honorary chair
Mankato Free Press
Transoral robotic surgery was used to remove the cancers in his
mouth. Robotic surgery goes through the mouth instead of the jaw,
making reconstruction of ...
15-Jul-2010
Robotic Surgery Expert Dr. Ramin Mirhashemi, MD of Gynecological
Oncology ...
Earthtimes (press release)
Dr. Mirhashemi is an expert in robotic surgery, which he performs to
treat gynecologic cancers including uterine, ovarian, cervical, and
vaginal cancers, ...
14-Jul-2010
Robotic arm lends surgical hand Berkshire Medical Center gets new
tool for
...
Berkshire Eagle
"People [were] going elsewhere to do robotic surgery," St.
Clair said, listing Baystate and Mercy medical centers in
Springfield and Cooley-Dickinson ...
14-Jul-2010
High Gross Margins And A Leader In The
Robotic Surgery Market For Intuitive
...
The Wall Street Transcript
(blog)
It's really the only company in the robotic surgery market -
very high gross margins and virtual monopoly in the business, and it
addresses a very large ...
13-Jul-2010
WFU Baptist performs new robotic surgery
Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area
Doctors at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have
performed the first transoral robotic surgery, or TORS, in western
North Carolina. ...
13-Jul-2010
Robots Now Being Used For Gynecological Cancer Surgery
WCVB-TV
Litkouhi also says there is data showing that with robotic surgery,
compared to laparoscopic surgery, it is less likely the surgeon will
have to switch over ...
12-Jul-2010
Atrium offers robotic gynecological procedures
Middletown Journal
... a year-and-a-half was well worth the wait to have her
hysterectomy, thanks to new robotic surgery now offered at Atrium
Medical Center. ...
12-Jul-2010
Part robot, part human
The Times of Trenton - NJ.com
The Ewing native eventually decided to undergo treatment using a
rapidly growing medical tool -- robotic surgery. "I'm a very active
person, ...
11-Jul-2010
Region's First Transoral Robotic Surgery Performed at Wake Forest
Baptist
Health News - HealthCanal.com
WINSTON-SALEM, NC– The first transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in
western North Carolina has been performed at Wake Forest University
Baptist Medical Center, ...
11-Jul-2010
PinnacleHealth opens heart surgery practice
PennLive.com
The practice offers a range of advanced procedures, including
robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgical treatments for lung
cancer. ...
8-Jul-2010
Kaweah Delta gets Robotic Surgery System
Valley Voice
“It is the pinnacle of robotic surgery,” said Mann of the da Vinci
system. The $2 million piece of equipment was delivered June 29 and
a surgical team is ...8-Jul-2010
Hospitals betting on 'bots
Cincinnati Business Courier
Robotic surgery units, she said, are essentially just tools.
Kathleen Hagan, president of the Boston technology and innovations
consulting company that ...
6-Jul-2010
Medical City doctor pilots country's first robot-assisted surgery
Malaya
I, myself, underwent a training course in robotic surgery," he said.
At present, Aldana said the robotic-assisted surgery has benefited
over 200000 patients ...
3-Jul-2010
Dr. Enver Ozer Performs first Robotic Thyroidectomy
TMCnet
Experts, who can perform heart, head and neck, gynecologic and
urologic robotic surgery for both malignant and benign conditions,
also hail from Ohio. ...
3-Jul-2010
Surgeons Make Advances With da Vinci Robot
LA Downtown News Online
USC University Hospital recently saw its first transoral robotic
surgery (TORS), the first one performed on the West Coast, according
to Niels Kokot, ...
2-Jul-2010
The James Performs First Robotic Thyroidectomy In Central Ohio
Media Newswire (press release)
Ozer is one of 25 skilled surgeons at Ohio State's Center for
Advanced Robotic Surgery, an international training center featuring
expertise in more than 70 ...
1-Jul-2010
Robotic surgery helps Valley patients recover quickly
ABC30.com
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- There's a new "resident" at Saint Agnes
Medical Center in Fresno that didn't have to go to medical school,
but is revolutionizing ...
1-Jul-2010
Man O/R Machine? Physicians weigh in on the pros and cons of robotic
surgery
DOTmed.com (press release)
by Olga Deshchenko, DOTmed News Reporter If there are two things
that Dr. Ash Tewari loves, they're cricket and robotic surgery. ...
1-Jul-2010
Robotics Club aims to break boundaries
NorthJersey.com
BY KELLY NICHOLAIDES They meet twice a week to build products that
form the building blocks for state-of-the-art robotic surgery, deep
sea robotics and ...
1-Jul-2010
Division director named for urogynecology department
The Daily Tar Heel
Matthews is recognized internationally for her expertise in robotic
surgery and is known for her skills in vaginal surgery. The
valedictorian of the ...
30-Jun-2010
Saint Agnes displays $2M surgical robot
Fresno Business Journal
Robotic surgery is not a new advancement, but the da Vinci Si
differs from the current straight-armed varieties by the way the
machine mimics the human ...
30-Jun-2010
Make robotic surgeries a lot more transparent
Bowling Green Daily News
In your recent article, “Robotic surgery problems causing concerns,”
the writer makes a strong case for more regulation of surgeons. ...
30-Jun-2010
Medical City does first robot-assisted surgery in RP
Malaya
Moreover, the 3D camera in robotic surgery provides the surgeon with
depth perception, which is absent in conventional laparoscopy. ...
29-Jun-2010
Unique robotic surgery aids Bothell man's recovery
PNW Local News
Swedish Medical Center is featuring both Bishop and Porter, the
hospital's director of robotic surgery, as part of its 100th
anniversary celebration. ...
28-Jun-2010
Robotic hysterectomy
Detroit Free Press
Where to find it: Some 1100 US hospitals, including 33 in Michigan,
offer robotic surgery of some type. Hospitalization: Same-day
surgery or overnight stay, ...
28-Jun-2010
Roboticsurgery gets to Oregon just in time
Statesman Journal
He was the first patient on the West Coast to undergo TransOral
Robotic Surgery, or TORS, according to Legacy Emanuel. "I was just
happy," Ferris said, ...
27-Jun-2010
Hi-Definition surgery now at Phoenixville Hospital
Phoenixville News
"An increasing breadth of surgical cases is being performed at
Phoenixville Hospital," said Pankaj Kalra, Medical Director of the
Robotic Surgery Center at ... 26-Jun-2010
Women's Surgery Center Prefers LRH to DVSS for Benign Gynecologic
Conditions
TMCnet
By Mini Swamy Robotic surgery is the technology of the future, and a
very promising technology at that. A small camera operates in
conjunction with very ... 25-Jun-2010
Robots give Qatari doctors a helping hand
National
Fifteen doctors from across the Gulf attended the Qatar Robotic
Surgery Centre's inaugural training session in April. Courtesy Qatar
Robotic Surgery Centre ...
25-Jun-2010
Robots bring changes to operating room design
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce (subscription)
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane has installed
robotic surgery systems, which require additional space for
equipment and staff. ...
25-Jun-2010
One hospital's big bet on technology
MarketWatch
El Camino also expanded its da Vinci robotic surgery program for
minimally-invasive surgery, an intricate set of machines made by
another local company ...
24-Jun-2010
Fast Personal Pt. 3: Rise Of Robotic Surgeons
CNBC
Well tomorrow is here and it's bringing us a new medical miracle –
robotic surgery. Thanks to break through technology, many hospitals
are replacing men ...
23-Jun-2010
Pascagoula father beats prostate cancer with robotic surgery
Mississippi Press (blog)
Local dad Mike Heidelberg opted for a robotic-assisted prostatectomy
in February to prevent the onset of prostate cancer and preserve
future Father's ...
23-Jun-2010
Get checked out
Marlton Telegram
“Robotic surgery was something that was just being thought about.”
Both men said spreading awareness is of the utmost importance given
the commonality of ...
21-Jun-2010
Urological surgery has become less invasive
Lexington Herald Leader
Robotic surgery, in which the surgeon guides a robot capable of
making very precise, tiny movements, is increasingly used to treat
patients with early ... 19-Jun-2010
Baylor reaches robotic surgery milestone
Star Community Newspapers
Some of the benefits for patients who choose robotic surgery over
traditional approaches include less scarring, quicker recovery time,
less blood loss and ...
19-Jun-2010
Singapore's National University Heart Center Steps into Robotic
Cardiac Surgery
TMCnet
However, robotic surgery costs more. Robots are commonly used in
gynecological or urological procedures. In several places of the
world, robots have aided ...
19-Jun-2010
Hands-on experience
The Hour
The "Learn About Advanced Robotic Surgery" event is being offered by
Norwalk Hospital to educate the public about the daVinci system and
its use in treating ...
19-Jun-2010
Community-based medical care maligned
Foster's Daily Democrat
Recent Foster's articles relating to robotic surgery have mentioned
physicians with whom I work closely, Drs. Rebecca Banaski and
Elizabeth Chase. ...
18-Jun-2010
Baptist Health Participates in Medical Association of Jamaica
Symposium 2010
South Florida Caribbean News
... its accuracy and ability to repeat identical motions,” stated
Avelino Piñon, MD, urologist at the Center for Robotic Surgery at
South Miami Hospital. ... 17-Jun-2010
1-Year-Old Has Robotic Kidney Surgery
WJXT Jacksonville
In robotic surgery, doctors control everything at a nearby console,
where they watch the surgery in high-definition, 3D clarity. ...
17-Jun-2010
Procedure-based training system for robot-assisted surgery
bjhcim
HOST literally holds the surgeon's hands,” said Dr Guru, who is also
director of RPCI's Center for Robotic Surgery. "It's an extremely
effective system for ...
16-Jun-2010
Robotic surgery: How safe is it?
Orlando Sentinel
A follow-up story referred to a case in which a 42-year-old man died
following robotic surgery last summer at a Boca Raton hospital. ...
16-Jun-2010
Dallas's First Scarless Robotic Surgery for Throat Cancers Performed
Newswise (press release)
Newswise — Head and neck cancer surgeons at UT Southwestern Medical
Center performed the area's first transoral robotic surgery (TORS),
a recently approved ...
16-Jun-2010
Doctors at El Camino Hospital Perform Unprecedented Surgery on
Highly ...
Earthtimes
Most recently, he was honored by the Endometriosis Foundation of
America for his contributions to the field of minimally invasive and
robotic surgery.
15-Jun-2010
Robotic Kidney Transplantation New Option for Obese Patients
PhysOrg.com
Robotic surgery for morbidly obese patients can be accomplished
safely and allows minimally invasive access without the visual and
technical limitations of ...
15-Jun-2010
Health events in the region
Danbury News Times
"Learn about Advanced Robotic Surgery," is being offered as a public
service by Norwalk Hospital to provide information about the new and
expanding field of ...
15-Jun-2010
Cancer survivors celebrate joy of living
Buffalo News
Guru is the head of Roswell Park's Center for Robotic Surgery, which
was established in 2004. According to Guru, robotic assistance is
used primarily for ...
15-Jun-2010
Ahead of the Bell: Intuitive Surgical downgraded
BusinessWeek
A Brean Murray Carret & Co. analyst downgraded shares of robotic
surgery system maker Intuitive Surgical Inc. on Monday, citing
concerns over a slowdown in ... 14-Jun-2010
Light fantastic How laser treatment could change your life..
Mirror.co.uk (blog)
Top surgeons are now combining laser ops with robotic surgery, in
which the surgeon views the patient on a screen and manipulates
robotic surgical ... 13-Jun-2010
A robot did my hysterectomy: How a smart machine called the da Vinci
has ...
Daily Mail
In the US, where robotic surgery is well established, operation
times are similar to those of conventional surgery. 'I think that
very soon we'll all have a ...
11-Jun-2010
Robotic Surgery: Medicine Or Marketing? An Ethical and Clinical
Exploration of ...
Newswise (press release)
Newswise — Robotic surgery – is it truly an advance for modern
medicine, or just a product of slick consumer advertising campaigns
and targeted marketing ...
11-Jun-2010
UT Southwestern First in Region to Use Newest Generation of Surgical
Robot
Newswise (press release)
Since acquiring its first DaVinci robot in 2006, UT Southwestern has
been at the forefront of robotic surgery, performing complex
urologic, thoracic and ...
10-Jun-2010
Law firm seeking patients harmed by da Vinci surgery
Foster's Daily Democrat
"Have you had DaVinci robotic surgery? Know your legal rights!" says
the ad, printed in white over a black box. The ad came after Sherry
Long of Rochester ...
10-Jun-2010
Leading U.S. Heart Surgeon to Urge Doctors at International
Conference to ...
PR Newswire (press release)
Dr. Francis Sutter to Advance Argument to Minimize Patients' Pain
and Recovery Time at June 19th Conference in Beijing PHILADELPHIA,
June 9 /PRNewswire/ ...
10-Jun-2010
Give Dad the Gift of Good Health for Father's Day - University of
Rochester ...
Article Ant (press release)
In recent years, men who undergo surgery often choose high-precision
robotic surgery using the daVinci Robotic Surgical System, a
technology that the ...
10-Jun-2010
Senior Financial Analyst
GAAPweb Finance and Accounting News
More recently in 1991 we developed the first robotic surgery centre.
Just last year, we developed a world-class ultrasound treatment. ...
9-Jun-2010
Operation robotics
AsiaOne
While robotic surgery isn't new here - it's most commonly used in
urology, colorectal, obstetrics and gynaecology and cardiothoracic
surgeries - it's a new ...
9-Jun-2010
RoboticOncology.com: Robotic Surgery Expert Dr. David Samadi, MD ...
Live-PR.com
... Chief of the Division of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery
in the Department of Urology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in
New York. ...
9-Jun-2010
Operate the daVinci robot at the Stamford Town Center on Saturday
...
ShorelinePlus.com
This community health education event, "Learn about Advanced Robotic
Surgery," is being offered as a public service by Norwalk Hospital
to provide ...
9-Jun-2010
Saint Joseph`s Opens New Imaging Center
Gwinnett Gazette
... vascular oncology and orthopaedic services and home to the most
comprehensive minimally invasive robotic surgery program in the
world. ...
8-Jun-2010
Robo-docs save the day
Hindustan Times
Robotic surgery makes it possible for the uterus to be removed by
making four tiny incisions in the abdomen, which allow the patient
to recover faster. ...7-Jun-2010
Experts gather for health technology meeting
RTE.ie
Robotic surgery, DNA testing for the Human Papillomavirus, and
patient's quality of life are among the topics to be discussed at
the event. ... 4-Jun-2010
Somerset Medical Center embraces technologies like robotic surgery
...
NJ.com
This past year, the hospital's achievements include purchasing the
equipment needed for that robotic surgery done on Wednesday and
becoming one of the first ...
4-Jun-2010
The hands of a surgeon
The Wenatchee World Online
How does robotic surgery differ from traditional laparoscopic
surgery, ... With robotic surgery, the tools are manipulated
remotely, with sensors directing ...
4-Jun-2010
www.RoboticOncology.com: Robotic Prostatectomy Expert Dr. David ...
Earthtimes (press release)
"With robotic surgery, in the hands of a skilled surgeon, you not
only remove the cancer, but you preserve the urinary and sexual
function," he explains. ...
3-Jun-2010
Software developed for surgery simulator
University at Buffalo Reporter
Khurshid Guru (left) and Thenkurussi “Kesh” Kesavadas have developed
software for use with the robotic surgery simulator they also have
invented. ...
3-Jun-2010
Immersion Expands Presence in High-Growth Robotic Surgery Market
Business Wire (press release)
"While the technological advances in laparoscopic and robotic
surgery have improved outcomes and extended the reach of
practitioners, they've created a ...
3-Jun-2010
World's first procedure-based training software for robot-assisted
...
Thaindian.com
HOST literally holds the surgeon's hands,” said Guru, who is also
director of RPCI's Center for Robotic Surgery. The HOST software
system takes surgeons ...
2-Jun-2010
Glenn's Urologic Surgery
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)
Another notable improvement in this edition is the updated chapter
on robotic surgery in the "New Frontiers" section, which provides a
grounding in robotic ...
2-Jun-2010
Surgeon/Engineer Team Produces World's First Procedure-Based ...
Newswise (press release)
“It's as close to operating as you can get outside the operating
room,” says Dr. Guru, who is also director of RPCI's Center for
Robotic Surgery. ...
2-Jun-2010
Where technology can save money in health care
ZDNet
Or robotic surgery. While Moore's Law makes $500 the magic price
point for PCs, what $2000 was in my salad days, in medicine it tends
to create new ... 30-May-2010
Robot touted for less invasive surgeries
The Daily News Journal
With robotic surgery, patients are returning to work within 10 to 14
days." Along with quicker recovery time, patients also experience
significantly less ...
29-May-2010
Robots in the OR
Amherst Bulletin
At Baystate, robotic surgery is becoming the most effective method
used to perform a prostatectomy, a treatment for prostate cancer,
says Dr. John Romanelli ...
28-May-2010
Patient Sues Wentworth-Douglas over Robotic Surgery
NHPR
A patient has filed suit against Wentworth-Douglas Hospital,
claiming that surgeons' inexpert use of a robotic surgery device
caused severe injuries. ...
28-May-2010
Singapore Embraces Super-robots in Cardiac Surgery
PR Web (press release)
Improved precision in robotic surgery also means that the surgeon is
able to access hard-to-reach portions of the heart with greater
confidence and carry ...
28-May-2010
Simulated Surgical Systems, LLC Partners to Bring Simulation
Advances to ...
PR Newswire (press release)
The company is a collaborative effort between the Center for Robotic
Surgery at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) and the University
at Buffalo's School ...
27-May-2010
Da Vinci Robotic Surgery in Turkey
I-Newswire.com (press release)
(I-Newswire) May 26, 2010 - Da Vinci surgery is a type of robotic
surgery of that enables less invasive and more precise surgical
techniques and procedures ...
27-May-2010
Russia's first robotic surgery
The Voice of Russia
Russia's first robotic surgeon has performed a unique operation to
remove part of a human liver. It was preceded by 14 months of
preparatory work at ...
26-May-2010
Botched Operation Using da Vinci Robot Spurs Lawsuit
Wall Street Journal
In one case last summer, a 42-year-old doctor named Carlos Chiriboga
died following a robotic surgery performed at West Boca Medical
Center in West Boca ...
26-May-2010
Dr. Ash Tewari on Robotic Surgery
DOTmed.com (press release)
by Olga Deshchenko, DOTmed News Reporter Dr. Ash Tewari is the
director of the Institute of Robotic Surgery and Prostate Cancer and
the director of the ...
26-May-2010
Robotic radical prostatectomy works better: HK study
Xinhua
The university started the city's first robotic surgery program in
urology in 2005 and has successfully conducted 100 cases of robotic
prostatectomy. ...
26-May-2010
Robotic Surgery Centre presents paper at international symposium
Gulf Times
Qatar Robotic Surgery Centre (QRSC) has marked the start of its
technology development activities with the acceptance of its first
scientific paper by a ...
26-May-2010
MTMC hosting women's health luncheon Wed.
The Daily News Journal
The presentation will focus on several different approaches for
treating women's health issues, highlighting the da Vinci robotic
surgery option. ...
25-May-2010
University of Rochester Surgeon Demonstrates Robotic Prostate
Procedure
University of Rochester Newsroom
One of the nation's top robotic surgeons will remove the cancerous
prostate of a Horseheads man during a live demonstration of robotic
surgery on Saturday, ... 23-May-2010
Da Vinci patient suit expected against WDH: Woman claims permanent
damage when ...
Foster's Daily Democrat
WDH staff has said robotic surgery reduces complications, patients'
turnaround times, blood loss and pain. Dr. Anne Kalter, who chairs
the hospital's ...
21-May-2010
Mimic surgery simulator on market
Bizjournals.com (blog)
Mimic Software Engineer Mert Sedef tests software on one of the
company's robotic surgery simulators. It's not often that
journalists stumble upon a story ...
21-May-2010
Surgical robot debuts at PBMC
Riverhead News-Review (subscription)
Ms. Sears, a nurse's aid from Holtsville, was the first patient at
PBMC to undergo robotic surgery using the hospital's new da Vinci
surgical robot May 11. ...
21-May-2010
Ingestible Surgical Robots—Hard To Swallow Concept?
Singularity Hub (blog)
ARES may only be a concept at present, but the project represents
amazing new possibilities in the field of robotic surgery. Engineers
behind the ARES ...
20-May-2010
MEDICAL MATTERS: Robotic surgery is an option to treat fibroids
WLBT-TV
Dr. Ridgway said a uterus containing more than 10 tumors is
essentially impossible to work with, and while there can be
complications with any surgery, ...
20-May-2010
Are Robots the Future of Surgery?
KFYR-TV
Is the future of surgery in the hands of robots? In two months, the
first ever robotic surgery program in the state will be used to
perform a surgery at ...
20-May-2010
Hospital Announces Upcoming Events
NJ TODAY
Women's Health: “Less-Invasive Surgery for Women: The Benefits of
Robotic Surgery for Gynecological Procedures” Speaker: Labib E.
Riachi, MD, ...
19-May-2010
SCH Pushes Edge in
Robotic Surgery, Low-Dose X-ray
Evangelical Covenant Church
The hospital launched its robotic surgery program in January.
In February, it became the first hospital in the country to begin
using an X-ray system that ...
19-May-2010
RoboticOncology.com:
Robotic Surgery Expert Dr. David Samadi, MD Discusses
...
Earthtimes (press release)
"Those patients who do not hesitate to get the robotic surgery
simply want the cancer out, they don't want it in their bodies,"
explained Samadi. ... 15-May-2010
Health Check: Robotic Surgery
Turn to 10.com
By Barbara Morse Silva | Health Check 10 Reporter Robotic surgery
was first introduced to southern New England about three years ago
at the Miriam Hospital. ...
14-May-2010
Robotic Surgery: Saratoga Hospital Offers Cutting Edge Technology
Saratoga.com
Cornelia Robens is one of Saratoga Hospital's robotic surgery
nurses; she's been with the hospital for 18 years. "I've seen so
much change since I've ...
14-May-2010
'Robotic Applications in Women's Health' presentation will take
place Saturday
Texarkana Gazette
Two of Texarkana's gynecologists trained in robotic surgery will
speak on women's health issues and available services. Dr. Stephen
Brown's presentation, ...
13-May-2010
Karmanos Cancer Center Surgeon is Michigan's First to Perform
Transoral ...
PR Newswire (press release)
"Using the robotic surgery was great because it kept my features
intact," he said. "Robotic surgery was my No. 1 choice." Spears is
one of the patients whom ...
13-May-2010
Patient complications not the fault of robot, says WDH surgeon
Foster's Daily Democrat
The Journal also reported on the death of a patient who underwent
robotic surgery for a stomach condition until the surgeon opted for
open surgery. ...
13-May-2010
Experts panel set up to advise QRSC
Gulf Times
Qatar Robotic Surgery Centre (QRSC) has formed an international
surgical panel (ISP), which will provide it with strategic guidance
and transfer expertise ... 9-May-2010
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital defends da Vinci's use
Foster's Daily Democrat
WDH spokeswoman Noreen Biehl stressed Friday the hospital has "never
had a death as a result of a robotic surgery in four years. ...
8-May-2010
Prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment: Questions and concerns
newjerseynewsroom.com
He is one of the few fellowship-trained urologic oncologists in
northern Jersey with expertise in robotic surgery. "There is no harm
in screening," said ...
7-May-2010
Cliff Halvorson's robotic heart surgery was a first for Oregon
Lake Oswego Review
But thanks to Dr. Andrew Tsen, a heart surgeon with the Oregon
Clinic, and the da Vinci robotic surgery system, any resemblance
between Cliff Halvorson then ...
6-May-2010
Stryker & Intuitive Surgical to Provide Integrated Robotic Surgery
Suites
OutpatientSurgery.net
Stryker and Intuitive Surgical have joined forces to create advanced
minimally invasive robotic surgery suites by integrating their
respective technologies ...
6-May-2010
AIIMS doctor pilots India's first robot assisted surgery
The Hindu
“I underwent a training course in robotic surgery at UCI Irvine in
California and have also participated in many international robotic
surgery workshops ...
5-May-2010
Surgical Robot Examined in Injuries
Wall Street Journal
Ms. Biehl declined to discuss the case, citing patient privacy laws,
but she says the hospital has had "no deaths of patients related to
robotic surgery ...
5-May-2010
Market Report -- In Play (ISRG)
MSN Money
... business unit announced they have signed an agreement to
integrate both companies' technologies into advanced minimally
invasive robotic surgery suites. ...
4-May-2010
How to stop the oil leak
msnbc.com
BP's chief operating officer, Doug Suttles, said the robotic surgery
has been unsuccessful. The valves "probably have closed," but it
looks as if the ...
3-May-2010
Benefits To Robotic Surgery For Patients
Central Florida News 13
Dr. Joseph Boyer of Florida Hospital performed the surgery and is
the first in Central Florida to do this type of procedure using
advanced robotic surgery. ...
1-May-2010
Ex-smoker breathes easier after robotic surgery
Orlando Sentinel
By Fernando Quintero, Orlando Sentinel Leta Roberts is a former
long-time smoker who faced a possible diagnosis of lung cancer. ...
1-May-2010
With remote-controlled robot, doctor carries out heart surgery
SmartPlanet.com (blog)
Currently, robotic surgery is used for cases of coronary artery
disease and several types of cancer, including gynecological, kidney
and bladder cancers. ...
1-May-2010
BCHS offering open house on women's health and cancer
Battle Creek Enquirer
Dr. Smiley will talk about 'Healthy Breasts' and Dr. Yankama will
discuss 'Robotic Surgery Isn't Robotic.' Prior to their
presentations, the public can get ...
29-Apr-2010
Recovery quicker with robot-assisted surgery at Billings Clinic
Billings Gazette
She and her mother, Jody Mueller, chose the robotic surgery because
it seemed less invasive than other options, including laparoscopic
surgery. ...
29-Apr-2010
Use of Robotic Surgery Enhances Precision
EmpowHer (blog)
Robotic surgery allows three dimensional viewing, rather than the
standard two dimensional view. Unlike other laparoscopic equipment,
robotics instruments ...
29-Apr-2010
RoboticOncology.com: With Over 3000 Successful Surgeries Under His
Belt, Dr ...
Marketwire (press release)
"These factors are very important to my patients, and what I've seen
with robotic surgery is that these factors have been consistently
provided to them," ...
29-Apr-2010
Doctor Fixes Heart With Remote-Controlled Robot
ABC News
Robotic surgery is becoming more common in wealthy nations and can
be used on patients suffering from gynecological cancer, coronary
artery disease, ... 26-Apr-2010
Dr. Robot
Waterbury Republican American
The hospital has invested more than $2.4 million in robotic surgery
that it says will result in less pain, shorter hospital stays and
less blood loss than ...
23-Apr-2010
India performs robotic surgery
ITWeb
Following the surgery, the AIIMS Department of Urology is developing
a training programme in robotic surgery, including the virtual
simulation system for ... 22-Apr-2010
KUSI Medical Report: Robotic surgery
KUSI
... surgical removal of the prostate gland) and he joined us on Good
Morning San Diego to discuss all the additional options available
for robotic surgery.
22-Apr-2010
High BMI Should Not Exclude Patients From Robotic Prostatectomy
Medscape
Finally, Dr. Samadi, who has training in open urologic, oncology,
and laparoscopic prostatectomy, in addition to robotic surgery,
emphasized that volume and ...
21-Apr-2010
CentraState Medical Center initiates robotic surgery
Tri-Town News
The hospital recently initiated a da Vinci robotic surgery system by
Intuitive Surgical. Dr. Troy Sukkarieh, MD (left, forefront) and his
partner, ...
21-Apr-2010
Women & Infants Offers State's First Women's Robotic Surgery Program
DOTmed.com (press release)
"Robotic surgery means shorter hospitalizations and faster
recoveries for patients, as well as less blood loss and a lower risk
of complications. ...
21-Apr-2010
Trifecta Approach Important in Prostate Cancer Treatment
Earthtimes (press release)
"All three factors are equally important to my patients, and my
experience with robotic surgery has consistently provided these to
them," continued Samadi. ...
20-Apr-2010
Doctors at AIIMS perform major robotic surgery
NetIndian
Facilities and programmes are being developed to perform advanced
robotic surgery on prostate, urinary bladder and kidney to offer
state-of-the-art robotic ...
20-Apr-2010
AIIMS conducts major robot assisted anterior pelvic exenteration ...
pharmabiz.com
Facilities and programmes are being developed to do the advance
robotic surgery on prostate, urinary bladder and kidney besides
other robotic operations to ...
20-Apr-2010
Emerging Robotic Technologies to Transform the Role of the Surgeon
Medscape
Rick Satava, MD, professor, Department of Surgery, University of
Washington, Seattle, and expert on next-generation robotic systems,
noted that these ...
20-Apr-2010
Meet Dr Robot
The Standard
But critics say that despite its meteoric growth, robotic surgery
lacks an adequate ... Mark Dylewski, who does robotic thoracic
surgery at South Miami, ...
20-Apr-2010
AIIMS robot performs rare cancer surgery
Little About
The department of urology is developing a training programme in
robotic surgery, including the virtual simulation system (RoSS -
Robotic Surgical Simulator) ...
20-Apr-2010
The future of robotics
European Hospital
No new developments in EAU guidelines concerning robotic surgery are
expected, since without a Phase 3 trial it is difficult to compare
robotic laparoscopic ...
20-Apr-2010
ME Faculty Candidate Presentation Topic Monday, April 19, 2010
Wilkes University
The compactness of the system and its telesurgery capabilities will
enable the benefits of robotic surgery to be reaped by a much larger
patient population. ...
19-Apr-2010
First Peer-Reviewed Publication Validating Cardica's C-Port(R ...
PR-CANADA.net (press release)
"With the dynamic technologies available today, sternum-sparing,
robotic cardiac surgery can provide direct benefits to the patient
in reduced recovery time ...
18-Apr-2010
Probing trauma procedures on 'Miami Medical'
Los Angeles Times
But Dr. David Samadi, associate professor of urology and chief of
robotic surgery at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, points out that waiting
to remove the tumor ... 17-Apr-2010
Robotic surgery allows greater precision
Greensboro News & Record
By Jennifer Fernandez HIGH POINT — Imagine a pair of scissors no
wider than a pencil. Now, picture manipulating such a tiny
instrument via computer to ...
17-Apr-2010
Intuitive Surgical retreats from all-time highs
BusinessWeek
Shares of robotic surgery system maker Intuitive Surgical
Inc. retreated from record highs on Friday, even after the company's
first-quarter results far ...
16-Apr-2010
Robotic Surgery Gives Doctors More Accuracy
WFMY News 2
High Point, NC--Phillip Vincent didn't choose High Point Regional
Hospital because of its new da Vinci surgical system. He chose
urologic oncologist, ...
16-Apr-2010
Intuitive Surgical Handily Beats Views On Da Vinci Sales
Investor's Business Daily
... of the da Vinci multiarm robotic surgery system, outpaced
analyst estimates by a country mile, but its sales guidance
apparently disappointed investors. ...
16-Apr-2010
Robotic Arm Knee Surgery Available in Macon
13wmaz
Robotic technology is changing how doctors perform surgery on
patients and one central georgia hospital is showing off its new
procedure for helping people ...
16-Apr-2010
First Peer-Reviewed Publication Validating Cardica's C-Port(R)
Systems ...
PR Newswire (press release)
... Center for Minimally Invasive Cardiac and Robotic Surgery for
The Wisconsin Heart Hospital, who also practices at several other
hospitals in Milwaukee. ...
15-Apr-2010
Phoebe to get robotic surgery capabilities
WFXL Fox 31
By Jana Barnello Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital will soon be the
only medical center in southwest Georgia performing robotic
surgeries. ...
15-Apr-2010
Health Sense: Robotic gynecology surgery: Dawn of a new era or a
passing fad
Jakarta Post
Technological advancement in robotic surgery has seen more
sophisticated instruments developed to push the envelope of
minimally invasive surgery. ...
15-Apr-2010
SUFU 2010 - Debate: Robotics for POP repair, state-of-the-art or
gimmick ...
UroToday
PETERSBURG, FL, USA (UroToday.com) - Drs. Jeffrey Cornella and Eric
Rovner presented a very good debate on the benefit of robotic
surgery in women with ...
14-Apr-2010
Hand it to SGH's 'RoboDoc'
AsiaOne
Robotic surgery enhances surgeons' skills: Patients benefit because
of smaller incisions, less blood loss and less post-operative pain.
... 12-Apr-2010
3-D robotic surgery demonstrated at Disney
Orlando Sentinel
"The reason for doing robotic surgery is that it's less invasive and
more precise," said Dr. Vipel Patel, who organized the World Robotic
Symposium attended ...
12-Apr-2010
Study Shows Significant Advantages of Computer-Assisted Robotic
Total Knee ...
Newswise (press release)
Dr. Koenig and his team have been diligently working on the next
generations of computer assisted and robotic surgery that will be
available to the public ...
12-Apr-2010
Qatar launches robotic surgery centre
Biomed Middle East
The Qatar Robotic Surgery Centre, a collaboration between Qatari and
UK educational institutions, was launched in London this week,
according to press ...
11-Apr-2010
Robotic surgery training launched
Gulf Times
Qatar Robotic Surgery Centre (QRSC) has marked its operational
launch by successfully delivering the first robotic surgery training
ever in the region. ...
11-Apr-2010
Help with census forms available at Kimball Park
San Diego Union Tribune
CHULA VISTA — Sharp Chula Vista will hold a free seminar about
robotic surgery for prostate cancer on Monday to raise awareness of
the hospital's new ...
9-Apr-2010
Robotic Surgery Centre forges UK partnership
Zawya
"It builds on a most effective partnership which has such a strong
track record in developing robotic surgery. The new centre provides
an excellent ...
8-Apr-2010
Prostate cancer surgery more costly for obese men
Reuters
The price tag for robotic surgery was $6761 for obese men and $6745
for thinner men, according to findings published in the urology
medical journal BJU ...
8-Apr-2010
Qatar Science and Technology Park holds pre-launch ceremony in
London for ...
AME Info
The partnership, Qatar Robotic Surgery Centre (QRSC), aims to
advance healthcare research in both the UK and Qatar, and seeks to
become a focal point for ...
7-Apr-2010
Pediatric Surgeon Praises Robot Helpers
PC World
Dr. Hiep Nguyen, assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical
School and director of the robotic surgery training center at
Children's Hospital Boston, ...
7-Apr-2010
The Surgeon's Lounge: April 2010
General Surgery News (registration)
This issue will feature Ashutosh Kaul, MD, Director, Minimally
Invasive and Robotic Surgery, New York Medical College, Valhalla,
who discusses the case of a ...
7-Apr-2010
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Is First in Pacific Northwest to
Perform ...
Media Newswire (press release)
TransOral robotic surgery (TORS) removes tumors from the throat (oropharynx)
and voicebox (larynx) while protecting a patient's speech,
swallowing and ...
5-Apr-2010
Talking Shop with Dr. Edward Bender, cardiothoracic surgeon, Saint
Francis ...
Southeast Missourian
Bender has been at Saint Francis for 13 years and was the first
doctor in the area to use the da Vinci robotic surgery system to
perform open heart surgery. ...
3-Apr-2010
Robotic-Assisted Surgery Gets Boost from New Training Simulator
HealthLeaders Media
... feel intimidated by it," says Khurshid A. Guru, MD, director of
the Center for Robotic Surgery and attending surgeon in RPCI's
Department of Urology. ...
3-Apr-2010
Robot joining surgical team at Atrium
Oxford Press
“(Robotic surgery) is better for the patient, better in a lot of
ways,” Miller said. “What used to land patients in the hospital for
three days, ...
2-Apr-2010
N.J. surgeon Gregg Zimmerman helps lead kidney cancer fight with
robotic surgery
newjerseynewsroom.com
Depending on the case, Dr. Zimmerman may decide to perform robotic
surgery or laparoscopic surgery. If laparoscopic removal is the
appropriate treatment, ...
2-Apr-2010
New Directions for Robotic Surgery
Windhover
By Anne Staylor, Medtech Insight 3/1/2010 Medtech Insight -- Medical
robotics has changed dramatically since the 1980s, when
neurosurgeons first used a ...
31-Mar-2010
More SGH doctors to be trained in robotic surgery
TODAYonline
The Singapore General Hospital will train 12 more doctors next month
to perform robotic surgery, using upgraded equipment that allows two
surgical ...
31-Mar-2010
Facts and treatment options for endometriosis
News-Medical.net
“Supported by the leading-edge laparoscopic and robotic surgery at
El Camino Hospital, I've been able to treat the vast majority of
patients in my practice ...
29-Mar-2010
Chambersburg Hospital shows off robot for surgery
Chambersburg Public Opinion
Sydell, along with surgeons and nurses from the hospital's Robotic
Surgery program, stood by to answer questions. Sydell said most of
the people asked him ... 27-Mar-2010
Robot surgery may be on its way to Somerset Medical Center
NJ.com
Photo by George PaccielloTrained in robotic surgery, Somerset
Medical Center urologist Marc Greenstein said that using the system
requires a completely ...
26-Mar-2010
Somerset Medical Center hosts robotic surgery display
myCentralJersy.com
... was in the waiting room of urologist Marc Greenstein's office
when he saw a brochure for minimally invasive robotic surgery
technology. ...
26-Mar-2010
Hospital mulls new equipment
Covington News
By Gabriel Khouli Newton Medical Center could soon be getting a
$1.75 million da Vinci Si Robotic Surgery System and that could mean
safer, ...
26-Mar-2010
Man Up! for Prostate Cancer April 1st at The Hard Rock Cafe
Examiner.com
Gochnour's research included the weighing of pros and cons of open
surgery versus robotic surgery to remove the prostate. Both forms of
surgery have almost ...
26-Mar-2010
Chain's CEO vows deal will help it lower costs
Boston Globe
Ginsburg said the newly rich network could also focus on more
profitable advanced services, such as robotic surgery and orthopedic
surgery. ...
25-Mar-2010
Robot's aid makes bladder removal easier
Fort Worth Star Telegram
The robotic surgery took about six hours. They then took 23 inches
of small intestines to create a new bladder. Murray spent nine days
in the hospital, ...
25-Mar-2010
Prostate Cancer Treatment and Robotic Surgery Expert Dr. David
Samadi, MD ...
Earthtimes (press release)
"The 'new normal' does not spell 'success' to me," said Samadi, a
robotic prostatectomy and robotic surgery expert who has performed
over 2250 successful ...
23-Mar-2010
Piedmont Fayette adopts latest surgery technology
The Citizen.com
... is now providing surgeons with the most advanced da Vinci
Surgical System available, enabling them to perform minimally
invasive robotic surgery. ...
20-Mar-2010
Type of Specialist Seen Affects Treatment Decisions for Men with
Prostate Cancer
Cancer Consultants
Robotic surgery is replacing conventional surgery; intensity
modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is replacing conventional
external beam radiation therapy; ...
20-Mar-2010
Hickory makes case for Google's fast play in fiber
Charlotte Business Journal
Wright can foresee a time when robotic surgery can be performed from
distant locations. “A defective heart valve could be repaired
remotely.”
20-Mar-2010
Tiny Technology Holds Big Economic Potential
NewsHour
But, for example, in robotic surgery, the United States still leads,
and, in exploratory ideas like micro-robots, and soft robots, and
autonomous robots, ...
20-Mar-2010
News In Brief
GreaterKashmir.com (press release)
... of General Surgery, SK Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura
Friday conducted a technically advanced workshop on laparoscopic
colorectal robotic surgery. ...
19-Mar-2010
Using robotic surgery to help children
San Bernardino Sun
By Michelle J. Mills Staff Writer Pasadena surgeon Chester J. Koh,
who brought pediatric robotic surgery to Childrens Hospital Los
Angeles, explains how to ...
19-Mar-2010
The Surgeons' Lounge: December 2009
General Surgery News (registration)
Robotic surgery is a rapidly growing field that is being adopted by
a number of specialties, including general surgery, bariatric
surgery, ...
19-Mar-2010
Expert to talk about surgical innovations at QSTP event
Peninsula On-line
The event is part of the Qatar Science and Technology Park's (QSTP)
“TECHTalks” event and was organised by QSTP and the Qatar Robotic
Surgery Centre. ...
18-Mar-2010
The Medical Minute: Robotic surgery -- the future is here
Penn State Live
The surgeon always visualizes the real time image of the patient,
and there is no virtual reality involved in the robotic surgery.
Each patient will need to ...
18-Mar-2010
Robotic surgery offers improved option for hysterectomies
KSL-TV
By Jed Boal SALT LAKE CITY -- Women in Utah facing a hysterectomy
now have an improved option, thanks to a new generation of robotic
technology. ...
18-Mar-2010
French surgeon, local experts to discuss advances in surgery
Gulf Times
The event is being organised by Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP)
and Qatar Robotic Surgery Centre (QRSC) in an endeavour to create a
regional hub for ...
18-Mar-2010
Kesavadas receives entrepreneurial award
University at Buffalo Reporter
The RoSS was invented by Kesavadas and Khurshid A. Guru, director of
the Center for Robotic Surgery at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and
attending surgeon ...
18-Mar-2010
Prostate Cancer Treatment Expert Dr. David B. Samadi, MD Responds to
Cancer ...
Earthtimes (press release)
Hu's study found that minimally invasive robotic surgery, or robotic
prostatectomy, carried a higher risk of impotence and incontinence
than traditional ...
18-Mar-2010
Surgeon offering one access point gallbladder surgery
MyWestTexas.com
In the future, the single-incision technique could be supplemented
with some robotic surgery. He's done eight SILS cases so far, mostly
on younger women, ...
18-Mar-2010
Just a strollin' … in their underwear
The Age
''Epworth was also the first to use robotic surgery,'' she said.
''It has quite an extraordinary history. Since its beginning, the
hospital has always had a ... 17-Mar-2010
Transoral robotic surgery for head and neck cancer feels a lot
better than ...
Cancer Network
By Lois Wingerson | March 16, 2010 With FDA approval early this year
to market robotic surgery applied through the open mouth for oral
and throat cancers, ...
17-Mar-2010
Chambersburg Hospital holds robotic surgery open house
Chambersburg Public Opinion
Surgeons and nurses from the hospital's Robotic Surgery program will
also be on hand to answer questions. Considered the future of
minimally invasive ...
17-Mar-2010
Gujarat to soon boast of Rs 10-cr da Vinci robot surgeon
Rediff
On top of it, while it takes around two months to recover from an
open surgery, a patient will up on his feet in 10 days after a
robotic surgery as the ...
17-Mar-2010
Robot Surgery, Thy Name is DaVinci
Singularity Hub
Robotic surgery is experiencing explosive growth in America's
operating rooms, ... The DaVinci is really just the first wave of
robotic surgery as ...
17-Mar-2010
Use of surgical robots on rise in South Florida operating rooms
Merced Sun-Star
MIAMI HERALD STAFF - Dr. Mark Dylewski, here at the controls of the
da Vinci Surgical System at South Miami Hospital, argues that
robotic surgery is safer, ...
17-Mar-2010
WestJet's Durfy Had Succession Plans in the Works >WJA.T
Wall Street Journal
... was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, and underwent a
successful, yet revolutionary, type of robotic surgery, pioneered by
a Calgary neurosurgeon. ...
16-Mar-2010
Robotic surgery catches on
News & Observer
Researchers say the growth in robotic surgery is emblematic of a
more general issue. Technology often leads to big advances, which
can justify extra costs. ...
16-Mar-2010
Use of surgical robots on rise in South Florida operating rooms
MiamiHerald.com
But critics say that despite its meteoric growth -- or maybe because
of it -- robotic surgery lacks an adequate body of solid scientific
studies ... 14-Mar-2010
My health, my country
Malaysia Star
... including minimally invasive surgery (of all types), liver
transplantation, cardiac transplantation, robotic surgery, and many
other sophisticated ...
14-Mar-2010
Proposed medicaid cuts worry hospitals
Knoxville News Sentinel
By Carly Harrington Oak Ridge heart surgeon Bill Hall is framed by
the arms of a robotic surgery device in November 2006 at Methodist
Medical Center of Oak ...
13-Mar-2010
Winning the fight against prostate cancer
Tampabay.com
It can be done with an open incision or with less invasive
laparoscopic or robotic surgery. Surgery has an increased risk of
incontinence and erectile ...
13-Mar-2010
News briefs
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester General Hospital recorded robotic surgery No. 3000
Thursday. Dr. John Valvo, RGH medical director of robotic surgery,
performed a robotic-assisted ...
13-Mar-2010
Beyond the Abstract - Do we need new surgical techniques to repair
vesico ...
UroToday
... curve and high cure rates, new approaches such as laparoscopic
or robotic surgery must be carefully evaluated before being
suggested as an alternative. ...
12-Mar-2010
Robotic Surgery Milestone
WXXI
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - Rochester General Hospital is celebrating a
milestone in robotic surgery this week. It's expected sometime today
surgeons will ...
12-Mar-2010
Intuitive Surgical Continues Surge Despite Some Questions
NASDAQ
By Jon Kamp, Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG)
keeps marching higher thanks to its robotic- surgery monopoly, and
despite questions ...
12-Mar-2010
Wireless Medicine: The Next Trillion-Dollar 'Mega Trend'?
TMCnet
By Erin Harrison Not too long ago, the idea of robotic surgery was
considered something of science fiction. Fast-forward to 2010, and
breakthrough ...
12-Mar-2010
Florida Surgeon Demonstrates Kidney Sparing Cancer Treatment in Live
Surgical ...
Earthtimes (press release)
His residency training in surgery and urology, and a fellowship in
robotic surgery, laparoscopy, and endourology, were completed at the
University of Miami ...
12-Mar-2010
21st Century Oncology to Hold Seminar on Advanced Technology to
Fight Prostate ...
PR-USA.net (press release)
Robotic surgery: Minimally invasive surgical option that minimizes
healing and recovery time. CyberKnife Robotic Surgery: A
non-invasive surgery system that ...
11-Mar-2010
St. Mary adds new robotic surgical tool
Online Athens
Andrea Burruss holds Kimsey Lerch as John David Lerch, bottom,
watches a demonstration of robotic surgery Wednesday at St. Mary's
Hospital. ...
11-Mar-2010
Prostate Cancer Treatment Expert Dr. David Samadi, MD Speaks Out
Marketwire (press release)
"This information is contrary to what we know to be true of robotic
surgery, which has a high cure rate as well as success in preserving
sexual function and ...
10-Mar-2010
ASCO GU: Robotic Surgery Changes Some Prostate CA Treatment
MedPage Today
While doctors still debate whether all patients should get lymph
node dissection, these results help answer concern that robotic
surgery doesn't do as good ...
10-Mar-2010
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital surgeon sings surgical robot's praises but
wouldn't ...
AnnArbor.com
"Well, that would be the same with robotic surgery today." Tina Reed
covers health and the environment for AnnArbor.com. ...
10-Mar-2010
Orthopaedic Synergy sets its sights on French robotic surgery firm
Praxim
Mass Device
Taunton, Mass.-based Orthopaedic Synergy Inc. plans to acquire
French robotic and computer-assisted surgery company Praxim SA for
an undisclosed amount. ...
10-Mar-2010
New high-tech handrest for doctors, artists causes less fatigue
Oneindia
He is even thinking of licensing it to companies that manufacture
touch-feedback devices, robotic surgery equipment or produce art or
refurbish electronics. ...
10-Mar-2010
Redefining Geometric Skeletons
PhysOrg.com
... dimensional reduction in design and analysis, robotic surgery,
and a variety of path and motion planning in commercial and defense
applications. ...
9-Mar-2010
Robotic surgery steadies irregular heartbeat
Orlando Sentinel
By Fernando Quintero, Orlando Sentinel Behind a glass-walled lab at
Florida Hospital, a set of two-ton magnets moves a soft,
metal-tipped catheter about the ...
9-Mar-2010
Exactech to Meet with Financial Analysts at AAOS Orthopaedic
Meeting; Present ...
MarketWatch (press release)
The investor conference includes companies in orthopaedics,
biologics, imaging, robotic surgery and regenerative tissue.
Exactech President David Petty will ...
9-Mar-2010
Purdue F Hummel set for knee surgery
Gaea Times (blog)
November 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has shown that robotic
surgery for vaginal prolapse dramatically reduces patient hospital
stay and recovery ...
9-Mar-2010
Heal Thyself: Top Five Medical Stocks In IBD 100
Investor's Business Daily (blog)
The leader in robotic surgery systems has beaten profit views by
14%, 11% and 30% in the last three quarters, with profit and sales
growth accelerating in ...
9-Mar-2010
Top Techs In IBD 100 Are Big In China, Latin America
Investor's Business Daily (blog)
... which makes robotic surgery systems, and Sirona Dental Systems (SIRO),
which sells 3D systems that let dentists design crowns in office to
save money.
7-Mar-2010
Hillcrest Hospital offering robotic surgery
Sun Star Courier (blog)
By Sun News staff MAYFIELD HEIGHTS -- Hillcrest and Fairview
hospitals are among the few Northeast Ohio hospitals offering
robotic surgery. ... 7-Mar-2010
Changes ahead for area hospitals
Middletown Journal
Available soon will be the new da Vinci robotic surgery system,
which “will allow for precise, minimally invasive surgical
intervention in select procedures ...
6-Mar-2010
What's going to be hot at ACC 2010?
TheHeart.Org
These include a 3D theater, a number of simulation activities for
visitors to try out, and a demonstration hybrid OR, complete with
robotic surgery.
5-Mar-2010
Transoral robotic surgery showed good oncologic, functional outcomes
HemOncToday
Patients with head and neck cancers treated with transoral robotic
surgery — or TORS — had good disease control, DFS and OS, according
to the findings of a ...
5-Mar-2010
New robotic system will help surgeries
University at Buffalo The Spectrum
To commercialize and market their new creation, Kesevadas teamed up
with Dr. Khurshid A. Guru, director of the Center for Robotic
Surgery at Roswell Park, ...
5-Mar-2010
Prostate Cancer Debate Rages
WXIA-TV
Stevens counters that new technology, like robotic surgery, lowers
the risks. "How would you know to take advantage of the new
technology being developed of ...
5-Mar-2010
Society: Heart of San Diego gala beats strong for CVC
SDNN
“To imagine robotic surgery conducted in India by a heart specialist
in La Jolla is the stuff that dreams are made of. UCSD
Cardiovascular Center is indeed ...
5-Mar-2010
Engineers can make things better
Times Online
... be in providing solutions to climate change, water or energy
security or developing new devices for robotic surgery or new
low-carbon technologies etc. ...
4-Mar-2010
'Flight Simulator' for Robotic Surgery Developed
TMCnet
... been developed by University at Buffalo's School of Engineering
and Applied Sciences and Center for Robotic Surgery at Roswell Park
Cancer Institute. ...
4-Mar-2010
McKee shows off robotic surgery
The Coloradoan
McKee Medical Center is inviting the public to an open house
Saturday to see its robotic surgery system. Participants can visit
with surgeons and learn more ...
4-Mar-2010
Opinion: Danny Williams could have had surgery in Canada
DigitalJournal.com
So, I had the robotic surgery --- a misnomer, in my opinion, as the
surgeon still performs the surgery, only it is done remotely sitting
in front of a ...
3-Mar-2010
Beyond the Abstract - Robotic surgery in male infertility and
chronic ...
UroToday
BERKELEY, CA (UroToday.com) - The perceived benefits of robotic
surgery in terms of elimination of tremor, field magnification,
motion scaling, ...
3-Mar-2010
Laparoscopic Prostatectomy and Open Prostatectomy Have Similar Rates
of ...
Cancer Consultants
The majority of younger patients with localized prostate cancer will
probably continue to choose laparoscopic robotic surgery for its
potential benefits ... 1-Mar-2010
Kids' robotic surgery system gets $10M
CBC.ca
The federal government announced a $10-million investment at
Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children on Monday to develop the
KidsArm robotic surgical system. ...
1-Mar-2010
Robotic surgery at SickKids gets boost
Toronto Sun
By JENNY YUEN, Toronto Sun The mom of five-year-old Christian
Matienzo says new robotic technology at SickKids hospital will help
give her son more ...
1-Mar-2010
Introducing RoSS, a 'Flight Simulator' for Robotic Surgery
Product Design & Development
Buffalo, NY–A collaboration between the Center for Robotic Surgery
at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the University at Buffalo's
School of Engineering ...
1-Mar-2010
Prostrate cancer robot campaign launched
WalesOnline
But access to such robotic surgery in Wales could still be as much
as five years away. Andy Thomas, a consultant urological surgeon at
the Princess of Wales ...
1-Mar-2010
Prostate cancer surgeons 'feel' with their eyes
EurekAlert (press release)
"Anatomical details and visual cues available through robotic
surgery not only allow experienced surgeons to compensate for a lack
of tactile feedback, ...
1-Mar-2010
Night Read (Minnesota): Minnesota House fails to override Pawlenty
veto of ...
MedCity News
ATS Medical Inc. said Monday that a Wisconsin hospital used robotic
surgery to implant its stentless aortic replacement valve in a
patient. ...
1-Mar-2010
Problems controlling your bladder: Dr. Terrell offers possible ...
Battle Creek Enquirer
He has a special interest in the minimally invasive treatment of
women's health conditions using a robotic surgery platform. He
joined the Battle Creek ...
28-Feb-2010
The RoSS System Allows for Robotic Surgery Simulations
Softpedia
By Tudor Vieru, Science Editor With the advent of robotic surgery
systems such as the da Vinci, the world of doctors performing these
procedures has changed ...
28-Feb-2010
Da Vinci: the robot of your heart's future?
Lexington Herald Leader
Still, says Strup of UK: "Robotic surgery is still in its infancy."
Technically, Strup says, the da Vinci is not a robot, since it is
controlled by a ...
28-Feb-2010
The Buried Treasure in Your TV Dial
New York Times
... like wireless health monitoring — to check diabetics' blood
sugar regularly, for example — and remote robotic surgery that can
give a patient in Idaho a ...
27-Feb-2010
RoSS, a "Flight Simulator" for Robotic Surgery
VizWorld.com
Intuitive Surgical's daVinci robotic surgery system is gaining
traction in the market for its unique ability to combine
laparascopic and minimally invasive ...
27-Feb-2010
Students try out robotic surgery system at Overlake Hospital
Seattle Times (blog)
Erick Lo, a student at Eastlake High School, leaves the controls of
the da Vinci Surgical System, a new device for minimally-invasive
surgery at Overlake ...
27-Feb-2010
Robotic surgery makes procedure easier on everyone
WBRC
So, her OBGYN, Greg Banks, offered her a solution laparoscopic
robotic surgery. At Brookwood Medical Center, the device is used to
perform hysterectomies, ...
27-Feb-2010
Gators quarterback John Brantley, father stick together through
cancer scare
Orlando Sentinel
Though Brantley III is expected to recover smoothly from cancer
after successful robotic surgery on March 10, excuse the young
quarterback if 3rd-and-6 ...
27-Feb-2010
Region briefs
The Coloradoan
McKee Medical Center invites residents to check out its robotic
surgical system during a March 6 open house. During the event,
guests can visit with ...
27-Feb-2010
Simulator Trains Surgeons for robot assisted surgery
Mumbai Mirror
By AP One of the first things Mike Ameroso asked while contemplating
robotic surgery for his prostate cancer was how many surgeries his
doctors had done ...
27-Feb-2010
Jeff Van Patten: The George Bailey of Maumelle
Jacksonville Patriot
... diagnosed with prostate cancer and his lifelong friend, now a
surgeon with Arkansas Urology Associates, performed the robotic
surgery that saved him. ... 26-Feb-2010
NY-Made Robotic Surgery Simulator Rolled Out
ABC News
By CAROLYN THOMPSON AP Writer AP One of the first things Mike
Ameroso asked while contemplating robotic surgery for his prostate
cancer was how many ...
26-Feb-2010
Eastside students compete with robotic surgery device at Overlake
Bellevue Reporter
By JOSHUA ADAM HICKS Robotics teams from Eastside high schools
warmed up for their upcoming robotics competitions Thursday by
trying out the da Vinci ...
26-Feb-2010
Wireless Medicine: The Most Important Healthcare Revolution for the
Next 20 Years
Investment U
When the firm went public in 2000, investors were clueless about
robotic surgery, let alone the company's market-leading position in
the space. ...
26-Feb-2010
West Hartford Pediatric Surgeon Speaks At KO About Technology In
Medicine
Hartford Courant
... of clinical affairs and residency site director at Connecticut
Children's Medical Center, spoke to students and faculty about
pediatric robotic surgery. ...
26-Feb-2010
Good Morning, Buffalo: A quick look at what's happening today
Buffalo News
Engineers from the University at Buffalo and collaborators at
Roswell Park Cancer Institute have devised a new robotic surgery
simulator, which they think ...
25-Feb-2010
John Muir Health Offers Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Business Wire (press release)
John Muir Health has been at the forefront of providing robotic
surgery options to patients since 2002. Surgeons at John Muir Health
use two ...
25-Feb-2010
Media Advisory: UB and Roswell Park Will Unveil a New Technology
that Will ...
UB News Center
Members of the media will have a chance to see and even try their
hand at using a new, robotic surgery simulator invented by
University at Buffalo engineers ...
24-Feb-2010
UCD Performs First Robotic Heart Surgery In Calif.
CBS 13
The $1.8 million robot, named "Da Vinci," is one of the new tools UC
Davis hopes will help them become the premier robotic surgery center
in the country. ...
24-Feb-2010
Study Shows Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Kidney Condition
Renal Business Today
WINSTON-SALEM, NC—A comparison of two types of minimally invasive
surgery to repair kidney blockages that prevent urine from draining
normally to the ...
24-Feb-2010
Open and laparoscopic prostate surgery equal
Cancerfacts.com
Robotic surgery is a variation on the laparoscopic surgery that uses
a robotic control of the surgical instruments to allow the surgeon
more precise control ...
24-Feb-2010
Online forum
Cayman Net News
It was not clear whether MSI and Dr Krongrad were offering
laparoscopic prostate surgery or da Vinci robotic surgery. As a
robotic prostate surgeon; ...
24-Feb-2010
Titan Medical Inc. to Receive Contribution Through NRC-IRAP
MarketWatch (press release)
The financial assistance will support Titan's development program of
its robotic arm technology for Amadeus(R), the next generation
robotic surgery platform ...
24-Feb-2010
Mazor Surgical's share soars after IBI recommendation
Globes
Mazor has three devices already approved for marketing: SpineAssist,
which performs robotic surgery and has already recorded several
million dollars worth ...
24-Feb-2010
Nicholson Center adding medical simulation in new $35M center
Orlando Business Journal
Florida Hospital's Nicholson Center for Surgical Advancement, which
focuses on robotic surgery and training, will start construction by
June for its new $35 ...
23-Feb-2010
Robotic Surgery Benefits Seen for Hysterectomy
MedPage Today
By Nancy Walsh, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Explain to
interested patients that robotically-assisted surgery for
hysterectomy is associated with few ...
23-Feb-2010
DaVinci robots installed at Qatar surgery centre
Gulf Times
By Bonnie James The Qatar Robotic Surgery Centre (QRSC), the only
facility of its kind in the Middle East and one of the largest in
the world, ...
23-Feb-2010
Doctors at AnMed Health say robotic surgical system gives greater
precision
Anderson Independent Mail
More than 75 AnMed Health staff members celebrated the launch of the
hospital's robotic surgery program on Monday during an open house at
the hospital. ...
23-Feb-2010
Dr. Roboto: New surgical robot at Allen to improve patient outcomes
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
Some critics also claim clinical data doesn't support contentions
that patients fare better with robotic surgery, but Kaaki said the
research he has found ...
23-Feb-2010
Is newer prostate surgery really better than the old?
National Post
Dr. Jason Engel, Director of Urologic Robotic Surgery at George
Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC, agrees that
surgeon experience is key to ...
23-Feb-2010
UCLA Cardiothoracic Surgery Chief Elected Director-at-Large of the
Society of ...
Newswise (press release)
... leading cardiothoracic surgeons, Shemin has a national
reputation performing valvular repair and is an expert in minimally
invasive robotic surgery. ...
23-Feb-2010
Researcher sees robotic surgery benefits
Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area
Robot-assisted kidney surgery is faster and results in less blood
loss and shorter hospital stays when compared to other methods,
researchers at Wake Forest ...
23-Feb-2010
Heart Surgery performed on rare condition at Chettinad Health City"
India PRwire (press release)
The Institute of Cardio Vascular Disease at CHC is among the best
not only in India but also in Asia with specialized surgeries like
the Robotic Surgery and ...
22-Feb-2010
For prostate removal, robots rule
Globe and Mail
It is state-of-the-art robotic surgery. Moments earlier, Dr.
El-Hakim, a surgeon at Sacré-Coeur Hospital in Montreal, made a
series of small incisions into ...
21-Feb-2010
Fairview Hospital now offers robotic surgery
Sun Star Courier
By Sun News staff Nurse Linda Lee, an operating room team leader in
robotic surgery at Fairview Hospital, gives Fairview Park Mayor
Eileen Patton some ...
21-Feb-2010
Study Shows Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Kidney Condition
Newswise (press release)
Newswise — A comparison of two types of minimally invasive surgery
to repair kidney blockages that prevent urine from draining normally
to the bladder found ...
20-Feb-2010
Robots may assist surgeons
Wilton Bulletin
They will discuss the use of advanced robotic surgery in urological
and gynecological procedures. Norwalk Hospital urologists and
gynecologists use the ...
20-Feb-2010
Chair, Neurobiology Research
Scientific American
There are also surgical education and research programs in the areas
of endoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, and microsurgery within the
fields of burn care ...
20-Feb-2010
Fast-Track Approval Process for Devices Under Scrutiny
MedPage Today
... more than 120000 products through the process, ranging from
simple devices such as condoms, to complex machines such as a
robotic surgery system. ...
19-Feb-2010
University of Rochester Expands Robotic Surgeries to
Oral, Pharyngeal Cancers
University of Rochester Newsroom
The Medical Center is creating a Center for Robotic Surgery and
Innovation to expand the use of robotic technology at Strong
Memorial Hospital and expand ...
19-Feb-2010
AnMed Health Hospital unveils surgical robot
Greenville News
Robotic surgery is popular with doctors because it offers enhanced
visibility, agility and precision. For patients, it means smaller
incisions, ...
19-Feb-2010
Walgreens Named as One of Fast Company Magazine's
Most Innovative Health Care ...
MarketWatch (press release)
... system Kaiser Permanente, patient-community network Patients
Like Me, robotic surgery leader Intuitive Surgical and technology
providers GE and Cisco. ...
18-Feb-2010
Robotic Surgery
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
Swedish Hospital has the distinction of offering the first surgical
suite in the world that has been built specifically for robotic
surgery. ...
18-Feb-2010
Pushback begins against robotic surgery
ZDNet (blog)
The rising popularity of robotic surgery, along with the fast-rising
profits and stock price of robot maker Intuitive Surgical, is
finally starting to draw ...
18-Feb-2010
Robotic surgery, now an option at Hillcrest, helps patients recover
more quickly
News-Herald.com
Many surgical procedures using standard laparoscopic techniques are
being performed more quickly and easily using robotic surgery,
doctors have found. ...
18-Feb-2010
Deadline looms for free seminar on robotic surgery
The Desert Sun
Dr. Enrique Jacome, a gynecologist, will present “Medical
Milestones: Robotic Surgery for Women.” He was the first physician
in Riverside County to perform ...
18-Feb-2010
Robot lends hand in cardiac bypass surgery
PhysOrg.com
(PhysOrg.com) -- Two cardiothoracic surgeons at UC Davis Medical
Center have performed the first robotic-assisted, multi-arterial,
cardiac bypass procedure ...
18-Feb-2010
Robotic Surgery Expert Dr. David Samadi, MD Discusses New York Times
Article ...
Earthtimes (press release)
In his practice as a robotic surgery and prostatectomy expert,
Samadi utilizes the da Vinci robot to remove cancerous prostate
glands. ...
17-Feb-2010
(Photo Mike Hensdill/The Gaston Gazette) Dr. Ciamack Kamdar works
...
Gaston Gazette
“Over 90 percent of my patients go home the next day, and the
catheter only stays in seven days” with robotic surgery, said Kamdar.
...
17-Feb-2010
da Vinci Robot Hoopla Reaches Pages of NYT
Medgadget.com
In last week's Sunday New York Times the newspaper profiled the
controversy surrounding the adoption of robotic surgery technology
in America's hospitals. ...
17-Feb-2010
100Mbps to the home? How about to schools instead?
ZDNet (blog)
... community hospital, though, so that doctors there could access
state-of-the-art consultation or even robotic surgery conducted by
doctors in Boston. ...
17-Feb-2010
MGH plans museum to showcase its story
Boston Globe
Robotic surgery equipment could be a more modern subject, along with
medical advances from the battlefield, or a cancer drug's journey
from lab bench to ...
17-Feb-2010
Medtech sector poised to double revenues
TVNZ
International speakers include Jonathan Sackier, professor of
surgery at the University of Virginia, who was involved in
pioneering robotic surgery.
17-Feb-2010
Fluorescent probes light up cancerous tumors
EurekAlert (press release)
In addition, such biological probes can be used in laparoscopic and
robotic surgery, where surgeons cannot feel the tumor, and rely much
more on sight. ...
17-Feb-2010
Cervical cancer: One Woman's Journey
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
Sarah soon underwent robotic surgery (more on this in an upcoming
piece) to remove her cervix and uterus. Her ovaries were spared,
allowing for the ...
17-Feb-2010
SurgiQuest drums up $14.5 million
Mass Device
... Inc. (NSDQ:ISRG) to incorporate its AirSeal technology into a
disposable laparoscopic access system for use with Intuitive's
robotic surgery device. ... 15-Feb-2010
Patients Requesting Robotic Surgery
Robots.net (blog)
Patients needing delicate surgery for prostate cancer treatment are
requesting robotic assistance in increasing numbers in spite of
unclear advantages and ...
15-Feb-2010
Results Unproven, Robotic Surgery Wins Converts
BlueRidgeNow.com
And with prostate cancer, more is at stake than just an academic
dispute, said Dr. Jason D. Engel, director of urologic robotic
surgery at George Washington ...
15-Feb-2010
Robotic surgery wins over patients, despite lack of research
Denver Post
By Gina Kolata At age 42, Dr. Jeffrey A. Cadeddu feels like a
dinosaur in urologic surgery. He was trained to take out cancerous
prostates the traditional ...
14-Feb-2010
Results Unproven, Robotic Surgery Wins Converts
New York Times
“I have not seen anyone who has done a good amount of robotic
surgery go back,” said Dr. Vipul Patel, who has done more than 3500
robot-assisted prostate ...
14-Feb-2010
Hospital set for da Vinci robot
Providence Journal
By Felice J. Freyer Dr. Christina A. Bandera, director of robotic
surgery at Women & Infants Hospital, at a model of the console that
she will use when the ... 13-Feb-2010
Public Invited to FREE Lecture Featuring da Vinci Robot - February
22
The Desert Sun
Board Certified gynecologist Enrique Jacome, MD, will be present
"Medical Milestones - Robotic Surgery for Women" on Monday, February
22 at 5:30 pm at the ...
12-Feb-2010
TMH expands its capability by acquiring new systems for robotic
surgery
Tallahassee.com
Ramsey said the advantages of robotic surgery are many. Incisions
are small, there is less blood loss and the potential for infection
is reduced. ...
12-Feb-2010
Noted Surgeons Give High Marks to Viking Systems' "Next Gen" 3D
System in ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Sam B. Bhayani, MD is currently Assistant Professor and Co-Director
of Robotic Surgery in the Division of Urological Surgery at
Washington University School ...
12-Feb-2010
Baptist Hospital Looks To Add New Surgery Building
WFMY News 2
The project includes the construction of the building with eight
operating rooms, two procedure rooms, a simulation operating room
and a robotic surgery ...
12-Feb-2010
This Week on ORLive (February 11, 2010): Live Robot-Assisted
Nephrectomy and ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)
WEST HARTFORD, CT -- (Marketwire) -- 02/11/10 -- ORLive, your
destination for live and on-demand surgery video, will present a
live robot-assisted ...
12-Feb-2010
UMaine now offers robotics minor
WCSH-TV
Of course with the advent or robotic surgery, which is getting to be
a giant field in medicine, there's a lot of interest among students
to come to UMaine. ...
11-Feb-2010
Newly-renamed Mercy West debuts robotic surgery
Farragutpress
Baptist Hospital West has become the first hospital in West Knox
County with robotic surgery equipment, with the first surgery
performed in January. ...
11-Feb-2010
'Perverse incentive' in current health care system, says expert
CNN
Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance has brought cutting edge technology
and world-class services to South Texas, including robotic surgery,
state-of-the-art ...
10-Feb-2010
Stereotactic percutaneous cryoablation for renal tumors: Initial
clinical ...
UroToday
Center for Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Glickman Urological and
Kidney Institute and Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic,
Cleveland, Ohio. ...
10-Feb-2010
Heroes and Villains at TED
BusinessWeek
Smaller : Robotic surgery means scarless surgery; Microbots will be
able to clean out arteries. Cheaper : We're approaching the $100
genome. In a few years, ...
9-Feb-2010
Chindex 3Q profit rises on tax refund, sales of robotic surgery ...
CanadianBusiness.com
Its best selling products included da Vinci robotic surgical systems
— which are made by Intuitive Surgical — and the S/SC 2000
ultrasound platform. ...
9-Feb-2010
Asian Heart Institute to get robotic arm
Sakaal Times
“Five to 10 years down the line, robotic surgery will be the
technique for surgery, be it in the fields of general surgery,
orthopaedics, cardiac surgery, ...
9-Feb-2010
Surgeons turn to da Vinci code in scar wars against cancer
The Standard
The Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital has introduced a new method of
robotic surgery for thyroid cancer sufferers which dramatically cuts
scarring. ...
9-Feb-2010
Robotic Prostatectomy Expert Dr. David B. Samadi, MD Featured in
Spanish ...
PR-USA.net (press release)
When it comes to robotic surgery, a large component of the procedure
is the robot itself. However, it's not the main character. There is
an experienced, ...
9-Feb-2010
Robotics Technology Reaches Madison Operating Rooms
WISC
"It's unbelievable what might happen in the future with this robotic
surgery, applications of it." With Clausius' procedure in December,
Meriter became the ...
9-Feb-2010
ProMedica Health System Announces New Heart and Vascular Institutes
Market Wire (press release)
... including arterial bypass surgery for limb salvage and carotid
surgery for ... such as minimally-invasive heart valve surgery,
vascular robotic surgery ...
9-Feb-2010
Keeping fit, having fun
Carlisle Sentinel
Attendees will also get to see Holy Spirit's daVinci robotic surgery
system, which is used for minimally invasive surgery in
gynecological procedures. ...
9-Feb-2010
ProMedica Health System Announces New Heart and Vascular Institutes
Earthtimes (press release)
... most advanced surgical and catheterization techniques, such as
minimally-invasive heart valve surgery, vascular robotic surgery and
complex ablations. ... 7-Feb-2010
WE ,WE , ROBOTROBOT
TMCnet
St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids is helping in one area with its
robotic surgery program. Visiting doctors are learning about robotic
surgery with the ...
4-Feb-2010
The expanded benefits of modern surgical technology
Kelowna.com
Goldenberg, an expert on robotic surgery and chairman of Urology at
University of British Columbia, it is important to remember that
this is still major ...
3-Feb-2010
Robotic Prostatectomy Expert Dr. David B. Samadi, MD Featured in
Spanish ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)
The article demonstrates the human side of robotic surgery,
presenting the person behind the robot. Dr. Samadi believes in
treating the patient mentally, ...
2-Feb-2010
Robotic Surgery - Topic of next Medicine 2010 lecture at Norwalk
Hospital
Connecticut Plus
By Norwalk Hospital The next topic in the Norwalk Hospital Medicine
2010 series is "Learn About Advanced Robotic Surgery". This program
will be held on ...
2-Feb-2010
Surgeons at Barnes-Jewish Perform 1000th da Vinci Case
Healthcanal.com
LOUIS - Surgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital hit a milestone in
January with their 1000th robotic surgery case using the da Vinci
surgical system. ...
2-Feb-2010
Major changes to Canadian med schools
Macleans.ca
Image-guided and robotic surgery weren't exactly standard procedure
in 1910. But as Dr. Nick Busing, President and CEO of the
Association of Faculties of ...
29-Jan-2010
Connecticut Hospital to Acquire Robotic Surgery Program
TMCnet
Robotic surgery gives patients the advantages of minimally invasive
surgery, which includes shorter hospital stays, less pain, less
scarring and a faster ...29-Jan-2010
Minimally Invasive Techniques Achieve Excellent Outcomes in Patients
With ...
DG News
Robotic surgery was associated with a significantly higher 5-year
survival rate: 95%, compared with 87% for patients who underwent
sternotomy and 82% for ...
29-Jan-2010
Albany Med gets surgical robot
Troy Record
By Danielle Sanzone ALBANY — Albany Medical Center's new advanced
robotic surgical system — the only machine of its kind in the region
— is like a cross ...
29-Jan-2010
Surgeon studies effect of a pre-operative 'warm up'
7thSpace Interactive (press release)
... up prior to surgery, and we're including experienced surgeons in
our study," said Lendvay, co-director of Seattle Children's Robotic
Surgery Center. ...
29-Jan-2010
Weird Financial News
Motley Fool
You'd think any hospital trying to attract workers might showcase
state-of-the-art equipment by Stryker (NYSE: SYK) or robotic surgery
machines by Intuitive ...
28-Jan-2010
New robotic surgery system in Capital Region
WTEN
By MARK O'BRIEN ALBANY, NY -- Doctors at Albany Medical Center have
been training on the Da Vinci SI robotic surgery system for the past
month. ...
28-Jan-2010
St. Mary's Hospital to acquire robotic surgery program
The Catholic Transcript
WATERBURY – New robotic technology that has been assisting doctors
throughout the state is coming to St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury.
...
28-Jan-2010
Robotic Prostatectomy Expert Dr. David B. Samadi, MD Joins
Celebrities ...
Market Wire (press release)
... at which point he opted for a radical prostatectomy," said Dr.
Samadi, who has successfully treated over 2100 cases in his robotic
surgery practice. ...
28-Jan-2010
Hoping to profit from puppy love
Waterbury Republican American
BY CARRIE MACMILLAN | REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN Raising money for a new
robotic surgery program is the evening's goal, but a four-legged
ball of fur will likely ...
26-Jan-2010
Robotics give boost to delicate surgery
Daily Inter Lake
With benefits including less pain, reduced recovery time and minimal
scarring, it's not surprising that robotic surgery has fired
interest across America ...
26-Jan-2010
2010 Recovery In Capital Expenditures By Hospitals Will Benefit
Specific ...
The Wall Street Transcript (blog)
I also follow the robotic surgery market though my coverage of
Intuitive Surgical, which is a hold-rated stock in my universe.
Intuitive Surgical has been ...
25-Jan-2010
Robotic Surgery Centre gets hi-tech simulators
Gulf Times
Qatar Robotic Surgery Centre (QRSC), which is to start its
activities in May this year at the Qatar Science and Technology
Park, has taken delivery of three ...
25-Jan-2010
Dr. Walter Speaks On Prostate Cancer At Jamestown Rotary
Jamestown Post Journal
Treatment includes radical surgery to remove the entire gland and
minimally invasive (robotic) surgery. Radiation treatments include:
brachytherapy, ...
25-Jan-2010
GRAYSON DELIVERS MILLIONS TO FLORIDA HOSPITAL TO SAVE TROOPS' LIVES
AND CREATE ...
BigNews.biz (press release)
... house this outstanding facility where physicians from all over
the world will have the opportunity to further improve their skills
in robotic surgery. ... 23-Jan-2010
Robotic-assisted Cystectomy More Expensive than Open Surgery for
Bladder Cancer
Cancer Consultants
The main reason for higher costs for robotic surgery was operating
room expenses. These authors pointed out that this was a single
institution study that ...
23-Jan-2010
Intuitive Surgical rises on 4Q results and outlook
BusinessWeek
Shares of Intuitive Surgical Inc. jumped to a two-year high Friday
after the maker of robotic surgery devices posted strong fourth
quarter results and ...
23-Jan-2010
US close: Dow takes another pounding
ShareCast
Robotic surgery systems supplier Intuitive Surgical reported better
than expected fourth quarter earnings. The shares have more than
trebled over the past ...
22-Jan-2010
Intuitive Surgical Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings
CNNMoney.com (press release)
Led by outstanding patient outcomes, robotic surgery adoption with
patients and the medical community at large continues to grow. ... 21-Jan-2010
University of California Irvine position offered: Academic Urologic
Oncologist
UroToday
Additional training/experience in laparoscopy and robotic surgery is
highly desirable. Position includes participation in research
programs and teaching of ...
21-Jan-2010
Robotic Prostatectomy Expert and Oncologist Dr. David B. Samadi, MD
Discusses ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)
Dr. Samadi, a renowned oncologist who is also an expert in open,
laparoscopic and robotic surgery, does not rely on the
prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test ...
21-Jan-2010
surgery may not be the only fix for appendicitis: study
New York Daily News
But there's no way of knowing whose appendix will rupture, or at
what point, says Dr. Scott Belsley, director of robotic surgery at
St. Luke's-Roosevelt ...
21-Jan-2010
Banner Heart Hospital opens new heart care unit
EVLiving
Banner Heart is home to the Southwest's premier robotic surgery
program, with more than 300 procedures already completed. Banner
Heart Hospital opened in ...
20-Jan-2010
Loyola One of Few Medical Centers to Use Robots to Treat Lung Cancer
Newswise (press release)
Robotic surgery for lung cancer is done thoracoscopically, in which
a tiny camera is inserted through a small incision in order to give
surgeons a ...
20-Jan-2010
Cardica's C-Port(R) Flex-A(R) Anastomosis System to Be Used for
Development of ...
PR Newswire (press release)
"I am eager to take cardiac robotic surgery to the next level by
coupling this and other leading edge technologies for superior
patient results. ...
20-Jan-2010
Quiz night to aid Robbie the Robot appeal
Reading Post
The Da Vinci robot currently operates on patients with prostate
cancer and other departments are being trained in robotic surgery to
give more patients in ... 17-Jan-2010
Hands-off approach: Da Vinci surgical system becoming new standard
of care
Knoxville News Sentinel
"My (robotic surgery) patients have seen great outcomes with
less pain and discomfort in the recovery period," said urologist Dr.
Christopher Harris, ...
16-Jan-2010
Robotic surgery and biofuels among Tedco funding targets
Business Gazette
by Gazette Staff | Software for robotic surgery and a high-sugar
sorghum for biofuels are among the products being developed by nine
companies that have ...
16-Jan-2010
PREVIEW-Intuitive shrs ready to slide if results disappoint
Reuters
Intuitive has no competitors for its robotic surgery system, which
is used most often in urology and gynecology, but is increasingly
used in other ...
16-Jan-2010
Grayson steers $4.2M to local clinic
Orlando Sentinel (blog)
... to tout $4.2 million in federal funding that the Orlando
Democrat netted for a local clinic and its efforts to develop
robotic surgery techniques. ...
16-Jan-2010
Hospital for Special Surgery Orthopedists Lead Symposium in India on
Advances ...
AScribe (press release)
... on topics including complications of total hip arthroplasty, and
Anil S. Ranawat, MD, who presented on the future direction of
robotic surgery. ...
16-Jan-2010
Now Is the Time to Invest in Health Care
Minyanville.com
On the other hand, devices tend to have a pretty good economic
profile (robotic surgery gizmos excepting), so they may benefit in
the long run. ...
15-Jan-2010
CAE's healthcare subsidiary acquires ultrasound training companies
Winnipeg Free Press
The acquisitions follow a November agreement with Titan Medical for
the development of a clinical-grade robotic surgery platform. ... 13-Jan-2010
Robotic Prostatectomy Expert Dr. David Samadi, MD Stresses the
Importance of a ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)
An oncologist trained in open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery,
Samadi feels that the broad training is what gives him his enhanced
expertise in robotics. ...
13-Jan-2010
UF study: State-of-the-art robotic procedure can cut 20 minutes off
a ...
Ocala
Dr. Bryant Whiting, a urology resident, assists Dr. Sijo Parekattil
with a robotic surgery to reverse a vasectomy. Parekattil conducted
a year-long study ...
13-Jan-2010
University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center nixes $650-million
hospital ...
Crain's Chicago Business
Still, its 500-physician medical staff has built some nationally
prominent programs, including in eye care, organ transplants and
robotic surgery. ...
12-Jan-2010
Free Seminar Offered on Robotic Surgery in Gynecology and
Infertility
Media Newswire (press release)
"Robotic Surgery: Game-changer or Gimmick" will be presented at 6 pm
Thursday, January 21, at The Women's Health Pavilion, 500 Red Creek
Drive in Henrietta. ...
12-Jan-2010
Robot prostate surgery has downsides, needs more data
Reuters
The authors did not compare robotic surgery complication rates to
traditional surgery rates. The researchers also found that surgeons
who have done fewer ...
12-Jan-2010
St. E. Holds Seminar On Women's Health
kypost.com
... a free seminar for women and their spouses on the topic of
women's health: hysterectomy and the fundamentals of robotic surgery
on Thursday, Jan. ...
12-Jan-2010
Virtual 3D Liver Surgery System Helps Surgeons Practise For Real
Thing
Medical News Today
According to a statement released earlier this month from the EUREKA
secretariat, the system simulates "laparoscopic and robotic surgery,
with tissue ...
12-Jan-2010
A new face at Danbury Hospital brings research and expertise
Danbury News Times
Although with all the other work she has planned there -- research,
administration, clinical work -- she wants to expand the hospital's
robotic surgery ...
12-Jan-2010
Most CNY hospital CEOs earn more despite economy
The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com
... lower obstetric patient volume and costs associated with the
expansion of its bariatric surgery program and a new robotic surgery
program. ... 9-Jan-2010
BUY OR SELL-Is there any upside left in Mako Surgical?
Reuters
"Upside to sales from new RIO units and implant volumes should raise
confidence in this emerging robotic surgery growth story,"
PiperJaffray analyst Matt ...
9-Jan-2010
3-D liver trains scientists for more accurate tumour removal surgery
Daily News & Analysis
Simulation of laparoscopic and robotic surgery, with tissue
resistance, can be used either to practice the exact surgery
proposed for an individual patient, ...
9-Jan-2010
Biggest Medical Breakthroughs and Milestones of the Last Decade
Broadcast on ...
CNNMoney.com (press release)
... and top specialists break down the biggest medical advances of
last ten years for nationwide audience Topics include robotic
surgery, the first human ...
9-Jan-2010
Mt. Sinai Announces Partnership With Columbia Univ
CBS 4
That program seeks to bring together researchers and clinical
experts in endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery. ``With
this new partnership, ...
9-Jan-2010
Luna Innovations jumps on Intuitive deal extension
BusinessWeek
Luna Innovations Inc. said Friday it extended an agreement to
develop and supply sensory systems used in Intuitive Surgical Inc.'s
robotic surgery devices. ... 7-Jan-2010
CANADA VENTURE: Building A Better Medical Robot
Wall Street Journal
Amadeus is a robotic surgery platform being developed by
Toronto-based Titan Medical Inc. (TMD.V). Its aim is to improve upon
the da Vinci robotic device ...
7-Jan-2010
UF urologists use robot to shave time off vasectomy reversal, raise
sperm counts
University of Florida
But two months after surgery, average sperm count in the robotic
surgery group was 54 million, compared with 11 million in the
microscopic surgery group. ...
7-Jan-2010
Morningstar Selects Mark Miller of Stericycle Inc. as its 2009 CEO
of the Year
PR Newswire (press release)
The three other nominees for Morningstar's 2009 CEO of the Year
award were Hunter Harrison of Canadian National Railway; Lonnie
Smith of robotic surgery ...
6-Jan-2010
Suburban hospitals forced to be competitive
phillyBurbs.com
And robotic surgery was science fiction. Today most local hospitals
have at least two cardiac cath labs. Most have opened comprehensive
cancer, cardiac care ...
6-Jan-2010
Keeping It Clean With Minimally Invasive Products
Product Design & Development
My practice has been only laparoscopic and robotic surgery for the
past four or five years. I also used to do a lot of teaching for
Ethicon-Endo Surgery, ...
5-Jan-2010
Robotic Surgery in Columbus, Ohio: Patients Recover from Surgery
Faster and ...
24-7PressRelease.com (press release)
Physicians at these two facilities are utilizing robotic surgery to
perform complex and delicate procedures through very small
incisions, ...
4-Jan-2010
Professor to address cancers in women
Ventura County Star
... of gynecologic malignancies, including radical ovarian cancer
surgery and the most recent advances in minimally invasive surgery
and robotic surgery. ...
3-Jan-2010
A robot's touch for surgery on the Grand Strand
Myrtle Beach Sun News
There is less pain during recovery and patients are able to return
to normal activities much sooner after robotic surgery. Roberts said
he's most impressed ...
2-Jan-2010
Arlington man is the first in North Texas to undergo robot-assisted
lung-tumor
...
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Robotic surgery — in which a surgeon remotely controls
instruments attached to a robotic arm — is commonly used for
hysterectomies, prostatectomies and some ... |
