In the world of surgical training, gender might play a bigger role than we think. A recent study looked at how male and female trainees are given independence during robotic surgery. The focus was on a specific measure called the ratio of economy of motion (rEOM). This ratio helps assess how efficie
Robotic surgery is becoming more common. But who teaches the surgeons? Enter teleproctoring. This is where experts guide surgeons from afar. A recent study took a close look at how well this works. The study checked out different robotic systems. It looked at how well surgeons learned and how well
A 67-year-old woman struggled to eat. She couldn't swallow food or drinks. Doctors told her she had a serious condition called achalasia. This makes the muscles in her food pipe too tight. She had tried many treatments, but nothing worked. Some doctors even suggested removing her esophagus. She dec
Robots are now helping doctors do surgery on the throat. This is a big deal because it means less pain and faster recovery for patients. The da Vinci 5 robot is the latest tool in this field. It has been used in seven cases so far. Most of these were for throat cancer caused by a virus called HPV. T
In Japan, doctors are trying out a new way to remove thyroids. They are using robots! This method is called transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy, or TART for short. It's not the only new way to do this. There's also a method using cameras called video-assisted neck surgery, or VANS. Doctors wanted t
Robots are now helping doctors treat tumors in a tricky spot behind the throat. This area is called the parapharyngeal space. Doctors use a special kind of robot surgery called TORS. It lets them operate through the mouth. This is less invasive than cutting through the neck. A recent study looked a
Robotic surgery has become a big deal in treating cancers of the urinary system. But how safe is it? A recent study looked at over 2, 000 patients who had robotic surgery using a single-port technique. This method is newer and less invasive, but doctors wanted to check if it increases the risk of bl
Robots are now helping doctors fix hernias. This is big news because it means less pain and faster healing for patients. But not all robot techniques are the same. Three main methods are being used: rTAPP, rRives, and rTARUP. Each has its own pros and cons. A big study looked at these methods. It c
Ever wondered how technology is changing knee surgery? A recent study looked into how robots can help with total knee replacements. The goal was to see if these high-tech helpers could accurately resurface the lower part of the thigh bone and keep the natural angle of the knee joint. The study used
Prostate cancer comes in different forms, and two of the most common are ductal and acinar adenocarcinoma. Doctors often use robotic surgery to treat these cancers. A recent study looked at how patients with these two types fared after this surgery. The study found that ductal adenocarcinoma is oft
