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. 2012:2012:286563.
doi: 10.1155/2012/286563. Epub 2012 Apr 10.

Robotic surgery in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery: a review

Caio M Oliveira  1 , Hiep T Nguyen, Alberto R Ferraz, Karen Watters, Brian Rosman, Reza Rahbar
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Robotic surgery in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery: a review

Caio M Oliveira et al. Minim Invasive Surg. 2012.

Abstract

Recent advancements in robotics technology have allowed more complex surgical procedures to be performed using minimally invasive approaches. In this article, we reviewed the role of robotic assistance in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. We highlight the advantages of robot-assisted surgery and its clinical application in this field.

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Figure 1
Operation room setup (Courtesy of Intuitive Surgical Inc., 2010).
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Figure 2
Patient-side cart and robotic arms positioning. (Courtesy of Intuitive Surgical Inc., 2010.)
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Figure 3
Robotic arms positioning in the oral cavity. Laryngeal reconstruction in pediatric patient. (Courtesy of Dr. Rahbar, 2007.)
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