Robotic Surgery

Compared with computer-navigated total hip arthroplasty, robotic-arm assisted THA yielded better outcomes and improved early clinical recovery, according to published results.

In robotic surgery, only the robotic system’s “arms” touch the patient, and the surgeon does not touch those “arms.”

Ophthalmology is one of the most technology-driven branches of medicine, and most key advances in the field have relied on devices rather than drugs. Now, robots and artificial intelligence are poised to be part of an impending revolution.

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. has announced plans to launch the ZBEdge Connected Intelligence Suite, a series of integrated robotics and digital health technology platforms, according to a press release.

Fusion Robotics LLC has announced FDA 510(k) clearance for the Fusion Robotics System for use in spine surgery in the United States, according to a press release.

Surgical Planning Associates has announced FDA 501(k) clearance of its HipInsight system, an augmented reality-based, digital surgery platform for total hip arthroplasty, according to a press release.

Artificial intelligence and robotics may provide accurate analysis and improve surgical outcomes of patients undergoing orthopedic surgery, according to presenters.

Compared with conventional instrumentation, navigation-enhanced instrumentation improved cut accuracy and reduced surgical outlier rates during total knee arthroplasty procedures, according to published results.

Advanced Osteotomy Tools, a Swiss medical technology start-up, has announced CE certification of the cold ablation robot-guided laser osteotome, according to a press release.

Kenneth H. Kim, MD, has been appointed director of Cedars-Sinai Cancer’s division of gynecologic oncology.