Robotic Surgery References
The following selected publications support the clinical efficacy of robotic-assisted MIS.
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2004
Darzi SA, Munz Y. The impact of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Annu Rev Med. 2004;55:223-37. Review. Abstract
Purkayastha S, Athanasiou T, Casula R, Darzi A. Robotic surgery: a review. Hosp Med. 2004 Mar;65(3):153-9. Abstract
Sarle R, Tewari A, Shrivastava A, Peabody J, Menon M. Surgical robotics and laparoscopic training drills. J Endourol. 2004 Feb;18(1):63-6; discussion 66-7. Abstract
Satava RM. Disruptive visions: a robot is not a machine...systems integration for surgeons. Surg Endosc. 2004 Apr;18(4):617-20. Epub 2004 Mar 19. Review. Abstract
2003
Ballantyne GH, Moll F. The da Vinci telerobotic surgical system: the virtual operative field and telepresence surgery. Surg Clin North Am. 2003 Dec;83(6):1293-304, vii. Abstract
Bann S, Khan M, Hernandez J, Munz Y, Moorthy K, Datta V, Rockall T, Darzi A. Robotics in surgery. J Am Coll Surg. 2003 May;196(5):784-95. Review. No abstract available.
Chang L, Satava RM, Pellegrini CA, Sinanan MN. Robotic surgery: identifying the learning curve through objective measurement of skill. Surg Endosc. 2003 Nov;17(11):1744-8. Epub 2003 Sep 10. Abstract
Langenburg SE, Knight CG, Klein MD. Robotic surgery: an update. J Long Term Eff Med Implants. 2003;13(5):429-36. Abstract
Patel YR, Donias HW, Boyd DW, Pande RU, Amodeo JL, Karamanoukian RL, D'Ancona G, Karamanoukian HL. Are you ready to become a robo-surgeon? Am Surg. 2003 Jul;69(7):599-603. Abstract
Talamini MA, Chapman S, Horgan S, Melvin WS; The Academic Robotics Group. A prospective analysis of 211 robotic-assisted surgical procedures. Surg Endosc. 2003 Oct;17(10):1521-4. Epub 2003 Aug 15. Abstract
While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci® System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.
