Robotic Surgery

Captiva Spine and Remex Medical have announced an exclusive, long-term strategic partnership for the development of robotic and navigational spine surgery solutions, according to a Captiva Spine press release.

Smilow Cancer Hospital has introduced a new single-port robotic prostatectomy procedure that reduces the number of incisions and may minimize the risk for complications.

MicroPort Navibot has announced FDA 510(k) clearance for its SkyWalker robotic-assisted platform, according to a company press release.

In this video, Thomas Waddington, MD, assistant clinical professor in the department of medicine, division of pulmonary and critical care medicine at City of Hope National Medical Center, highlights diagnostic tools used determine the stage of lung disease.

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. and Hospital for Special Surgery have announced the creation of an innovation center for artificial intelligence in robotic-assisted total joint replacement, according to a press release.

Compared with manual total hip arthroplasty, robotic-assisted THA produced more reliable cup positioning and offered superior protection against dislocation and revision, according to published results.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — A health care organization with nationwide sites at which robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery is performed has seen key increases in the use of this technology, the organization’s chief medical officer said.

Smith & Nephew has announced expanded indication of its CORI surgical system, a handheld robotic surgery solution currently indicated for total knee arthroplasty, to now include total hip arthroplasty, according to a press release.

Robotic-assisted surgery significantly improved outcomes compared with laparoscopic surgery among patients with middle and low rectal cancer, according to study results presented at ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.

Compared with manual contact catheters, robotic magnetic navigation reduced risk for silent cerebral embolism after atrial fibrillation ablation procedures, researchers reported in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.