TY - JOUR
T1 - Laparoscopy for benign disease
T2 - Robotics
AU - Talamini, Mark A.
PY - 2003/12
Y1 - 2003/12
N2 - Currently available robotic surgical systems appear to be particularly suited for use in benign diseases of the gastrointestinal system. Minimally invasive operations for foregut conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and achalasia, require excellent visibility and precise tissue dissection. Benign lower gastrointestinal diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis, also can be approached using robotic assistance. Disadvantages include expense and the loss of tactile feedback. Early clinical results are promising.
AB - Currently available robotic surgical systems appear to be particularly suited for use in benign diseases of the gastrointestinal system. Minimally invasive operations for foregut conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and achalasia, require excellent visibility and precise tissue dissection. Benign lower gastrointestinal diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis, also can be approached using robotic assistance. Disadvantages include expense and the loss of tactile feedback. Early clinical results are promising.
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U2 - 10.1177/107155170301000408
DO - 10.1177/107155170301000408
M3 - Article
C2 - 14760469
AN - SCOPUS:1042303684
SN - 1071-5517
VL - 10
SP - 203
EP - 208
JO - Seminars in Laparoscopic Surgery
JF - Seminars in Laparoscopic Surgery
IS - 4
ER -