Robotic Surgery

Image-based robotics can provide accurate planning, precise execution and actionable feedback during simple and complex total knee arthroplasty, according to a presenter at the Current Concepts in Joint Replacement Winter Meeting.

Smith & Nephew announced its RI.INSIGHTS platform, a database that will allow surgeons to review information and analytics on robotic-assisted surgical procedures, according to a press release.

Robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty may provide accurate component positioning and be associated with low dislocation rates, especially when using the posterior-lateral approach, according to results.

Results from the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty New Early Career Webinar Series showed use of navigation and robotics in total hip arthroplasty may not improve functional outcomes compared with conventional THA.

A novel technique for robotic prostatectomy allowed men to regain continence early after prostate cancer surgery, according to a recent study. It was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.

A novel “hood technique” for robotic prostatectomy allowed men with prostate cancer to achieve early return of urinary continence without compromising positive surgical margins, according to study results published in European Urology.

Positive differences in patient-reported outcomes were seen for patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty with robotics vs. without robotics, a presenter said at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting.

Injection in the subretinal space, currently performed or investigated for several cell-based and gene therapy procedures, could soon become more precise and safer with the help of robotics.

At the virtual European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, Marc de Smet, MD PhD, gives his view on the latest developments in the use of robots to perform cataract surgery.

Transoral robotic surgery appeared associated with improved surgical and long-term survival outcomes compared with nonrobotic surgery for patients with early-stage oropharyngeal cancer, according to study results published in JAMA Oncology.