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Surgical Robot At Southmead Hospital Event
September 29, 2011 5:36 am Videos CommentsA Da Vinci surgical robot was on show at an open event to raise awareness of men's cancers for Blue September at Southmead Hospital in the UK on September 28 2011. Members of the public, former patients, prospective patients, staff and GPs all attended the event to try their hand at robotic surgery.
TEDMED: Fixing The Brain With Super Glue
September 29, 2011 5:08 am Videos CommentsSuper glue: It's good for mending shoe insoles and drawer handles, but how about the human body? Don't try this at home, but doctors can actually use the medical-grade version of this material for fixing certain tiny malfunctions in the brain.
Nerve Sparing Demonstration With Dr. David Robbins
September 22, 2011 5:50 am Videos CommentsDavid Robbins, MD Miami urologist and prostate cancer robotic surgery specialist demonstrates nerve sparing for preservation of erectile function during da Vinci robotic prostatectomy.
Performing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
September 22, 2011 5:45 am Videos CommentsComplete video demonstration on how to perform Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy under General Anaesthesia, First of all four small incisions are made on abdomen through which operating ports, camera along with light source is passed into abdominal cavity. Carbondioxide is passed under 15 mm of Hg, so as to inflate the abdomen.
Essure Procedure With Dr. Amy Garcia
September 22, 2011 5:38 am Videos CommentsThe Essure Procedure is a permanent contraception option for women that can be performed in the office with NO incisions or general anesthesia. With much less surgical risk than laparoscopic tubal ligation, the Essure offers women a quick recovery and higher rate of effectiveness at preventing pregnancy.
Robotic Lung Cancer Surgery
September 15, 2011 6:42 am Videos CommentsSouth Miami Hospital's Center for Robotic Surgery pioneered using the robot for many thoracic procedures, including cancer surgeries in the lungs, esophagus and thymus, as well as for benign lung and esophageal conditions.
RevoLix Laser Prostatectomy For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
September 15, 2011 6:37 am Videos CommentsThe surgeons at Associated Urologists of Orange County include Dr. Garo Tertzakian, Dr. Matthew Greenberger, Dr. William Pearce and Dr.
Robotic Prostatectomy With Pre-existing Surgery
September 8, 2011 6:06 am Videos CommentsPrior surgical implants make robotic surgery more challenging. Theoretically, infection risks are higher. We show that the neocapsule around an inflatable reservoir can be preserved while performing a robotic prostatectomy.
Robotic da Vinci Tubal Reversal Surgery
September 8, 2011 6:05 am Videos CommentsRobotic technology allows the tubal reversal procedure (re-anastomosis) to be performed via minimally invasive approach eliminating the need for open surgery with large scars.
