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Review
. 2023 Sep-Oct;120(5):389-396.

A Review of the Role of Robotics in Surgery: To DaVinci and Beyond!

Patrick Probst  1
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Review

A Review of the Role of Robotics in Surgery: To DaVinci and Beyond!

Patrick Probst. Mo Med. 2023 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Since its inception in 1985, robotic surgery has evolved into a mainstream surgical approach that has become virtually synonymous with minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and adopted across several specialties offering decreased patient morbidity and improved post-operative outcomes. This article discusses the current role of robotics in MIS and its varied applications, prevalence in the community and the future of the field.

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Trends in Number of Robotic Cases by Sub-Specialty
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Prostatic mapping of the median lobe, mid-gland, and dynamic points – sphincter and bladder neck
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