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Robotic liver dissection appeared safe and effective compared with open liver resection among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, according to study results published in JAMA Surgery.

The University of New Hampshire announced it will receive a 5-year, $2.8 million grant from NIH to develop and test social assistive robots to elevate at-home care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Virtual Incision Corp. announced FDA approval of an Investigational Device Exemption supplement for its final stage clinical study of the MIRA Platform for bowel resection procedures.

Stereotaxis announced that its system for robotic navigation of magnetic ablation catheters to treat arrhythmias has been cleared by the FDA.

The concept of robotic-assisted PCI has been successfully implemented since 2011, allowing for precise navigation of catheters and stents while reducing radiation-related risks.

SAN FRANCISCO — Robotic-assisted or fully robotic retinal surgery could improve patient outcomes by mitigating human limitations, according to a speaker here.

THINK Surgical Inc. announced FDA approval to market its active robot, TSolution One Total Knee Application, for use in total knee replacement.