Current medical robots have nothing in common with the anthropomorphic robots in science
fiction classics. They are in fact, manipulators, working on a master–slave principle. Robots …

Although the available minimally invasive surgical techniques (ie, laparoscopy) have clear
advantages, these procedures continue to cause problems for patients. Surgical tools are …

Surgical robotics, the result of the combined efforts of engineers, computer scientists,
entrepreneurs, and surgeons, has enabled the surgeon to execute precise technical …

Robots are able to perform varied precise and accurate tasks including existing in
hazardous environments and handling hazardous materials with minimal risk to humans …

The field of robot-assisted surgery is in its infancy and indications for its use in urologic
surgery are expanding. There is a rich tradition in urology of using advanced technology to …

Rapid technological developments in the past two decades have produced new inventions
such as robots and incorporated them into our daily lives. Today, robots perform vital …

Surgery has evolved from the 19th century through the introduction of ether anesthesia,
principles of antisepsis, and the formalization of surgical training. 1 In the late 20th century …

To assess the current state of robot-assisted urological surgery, the literature concerning
surgical robotic systems, surgical telemanipulators and laparoscopic systems was reviewed …

Innovations in robotic surgery : Current Opinion in Urology Innovations in robotic surgery :
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This chapter aims to cover the basic science of robotic surgery focusing on all the devices
currently in clinical use. We hope to give the potential and practicing robotic surgeon an …