OBJECTIVES To describe the surgical technique of robotic tubal anastomosis. METHODS Retrospective chart and video review of the instrumentation and methodology used for robotically assisted tubal anastomosis. RESULTS All tubal anastomoses were performed with the use of 3 or 4 robotic arms, 3 or 4 robotic instruments, and 1 assistant trocar. CONCLUSIONS Robotic technology facilitates the p...

Background: The main advantages of robotics in general surgery may be for advanced minimally invasive procedures. Unlike other specialties, formal fellowship training opportunities for robotic general surgery are few. As a result, most surgeons currently develop robotic skills in practice and robotic cholecystectomy represents the operation of choice for general surgeons to acquire clinical da ...

Robot-assisted cell microinjection, which is precise and can enable a high throughput, is attracting interest from researchers. Conventional probe-type cell microforce sensors have some real-time injection force measurement limitations, which prevent their integration in a cell microinjection robot. In this paper, a novel supported-beam based cell micro-force sensor with a piezoelectric polyvin...

In the field of surgical oncology, the robotic surgical system is a tool that allows the surgeon to perform laparoscopic or thoracoscopic procedures by enhancing the skills of the surgeon. Thus, the robotic system provides the surgeon with magnified, 3-dimensional (3D) visualization and wristed instruments that the surgeon can remotely control. Compared with 2D visualization in conventional lap...

Redundant robotic manipulators, singleor dual-arms, have received increasing use in assembly applications in industry. Correct dimension and use of such redundant robotic manipulators subject to assembly forces experience significant challenges due to the internal motion introduced by the kinematic redundancy. In robotic manipulator design, it is essential to consider the specification of assem...

This paper presents a novel perspective of Robotic Stem Cells (RSCs), defined as the basic non-biological elements with stem cell like properties that can self-reorganize to repair damage to their swarming organization. Self here means that the elements can autonomously decide and execute their actions without requiring any preset triggers, commands, or help from external sources. We develop th...

Background and Objectives: Robotic-assisted laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) using a lower abdominal approach for testicular cancer is an advanced and relatively new surgical technique. Herein we describe technical modifications, review benefits, and report our initial series. Methods: A retrospective review of 16 patients from Jan 1, 2010 to Dec 31, 2012 who underwent...

BACKGROUND Advances in technology have pushed the boundaries of neurosurgery. Surgeons play a major role in the neurosurgical field, but robotic systems challenge the current status quo. Robotic-assisted surgery has revolutionized several surgical fields, yet robotic-assisted neurosurgery is limited by available technology. METHODS The literature on the current robotic systems in neurosurgery...

A significant goal of robotics is to develop autonomous machines, capable of independent and collective operation free from human assistance. To operate with complete autonomy robots must be capable of independent movement and total energy self-sufficiency. We present the design of a soft robotic mouth and artificial stomach for aquatic robots that will allow them to feed on biomatter in their ...