Essays about: "Robot-assisted surgery"

Found 5 essays containing the words Robot-assisted surgery.

1. 1. A decade with robot-assisted surgery : How far have we come? A study comparing surgical outcomes in rectal cancer

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

   Author : Mikael Valentin Bala; [2023]
   Keywords : Robot-assisted surgery; colorectal cancer; comorbidity; learning curve; surgical outcomes;

   Abstract : Introduction: In recent years, robot-assisted surgery has taken over as a first option in rectal cancer treatment. The overall perception is that robot-assisted surgery is a method with good surgical outcomes. Many current studies have focused on comparing robot-assisted surgery to conventional laparoscopy. READ MORE

3. 2. Nursing care on a patient undergoing RAL - benefits and areas that need improvement: A thematic analysis

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper

   Author : Mathias Blom; Båskman Jennifer; [2019]
   Keywords : patient positioning; patient safety; perioperative care; robotic-assisted surgical procedure; patientpositionering; patientsäkerhet; perioperativ vård; robotassisterad kirurgi;

   Abstract : Background: Robot-assisted laparoscopy (RAL) is an important surgical method that is expanding quickly. Despite its swift development, the research situation varies and from several perspectives there is a general lack of scientific evidence for RAL as a method. READ MORE

4. 3. Mitochondrial DNA as a danger-associated molecular pattern in Myalgic encephalitis and endometrial cancer

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Nilsson Isabell; [2018]
   Keywords : Myalgic encephalitis; chronic fatigue syndrome; endometrial cancer; mitochondrial DNA;

   Abstract : Mitochondria are complex organelles, which are involved in various important metabolic pathways. Due to their proteobacterial evolutionary origin, the mitochondria DNA resemble unmethylated microbial CpG motifs, which possess the ability to interact with pathogen associated DNA sensors, such as TLR9 and activate the NLRP3 inflammasome, inducing pro- inflammatory cytokines. READ MORE

5. 4. The surgeon´s third hand

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Anton Hoffman; [2015]
   Keywords : Technical development; surgery; invasive procedures;

   Abstract : The biggest technical development within the field of surgery is focused on minimal invasive procedures. With new robot assisted solutions can the surgeons work more precise with a great level of flexibility. The work is nevertheless connected to a long set-up time and big costs. READ MORE

6. 5. Robot Assisted Stapedotomy With an Active Handheld Instrument

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknik och hälsa (STH)

   Author : Tobia Vendrametto; [2015]
   Keywords : microsurgery; ear surgery; hand tremor; tremor cancellation; surgical robotics;

   Abstract : Robotic-assisted surgery is a rapid growing field, facing challenging tasks and demands from surgeons, in particular in minimally invasive and microsurgery. However many of the present robotic systems are not well integrated in the surgical workflow, too big or too expensive. READ MORE