New Frontiers in Robotic-Assisted Microsurgical Reconstruction
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W.B. Saunders
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Robotic surgery has revolutionized minimally invasive surgery. Owing to its unique features and key advantages, robotic surgery is being used for complex cases across surgical specialties. It has been introduced into reconstructive surgery, and is being applied in microsurgery. Robotic surgery combines properties of conventional microsurgery, endoscopic surgery, and telesurgery. It holds great promise in expanding the boundaries of reconstructive microsurgery. However, there are constraints that limit its widespread use. We present the different clinical applications of robotic microsurgery, highlighting its advantages over conventional microsurgery, and outlining the main limitations that might prevent its widespread use. © 2016 Elsevier Inc.
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Da vinci system, Lymphedema surgery, Microvascular surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Reconstructive microsurgery, Robotic surgery, Endoscopy, Humans, Microsurgery, Reconstructive surgical procedures, Robotic surgical procedures, Biopsy technique, Clinical outcome, Ear surgery, Endoscopic surgery, Eye surgery, Human, Laser surgery, Lymphedema, Medical education, Medical research, Medical specialist, Neurosurgery, Reconstructive surgery, Review, Robot assisted surgery, Surgical approach, Surgical technique, Surgical training, Telesurgery, Urologic surgery, Procedures, Robotic surgical procedure