Robotic adrenalectomy.
The use of robotics in surgery is an emerging field. Robot-assisted laparoscopic adrenalectomy has been performed in small numbers worldwide. Advantages of robotic assistance over conventional laparoscopy are not acknowledged. Improvement in robotic technology, including addition of tactile feedback, miniaturization of end-effectors, reduced cost, and advances in remote surgery telecommunication technology are awaited.
Section of Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A-100, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
Alireza
A
Moinzadeh
Inderbir S
IS
Gill
D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D012371:Robotics / Q000639:trends