Whenever any new technology is introduced into the healthcare system, it should satisfy all
three pillars of the iron triangle of health care, which are quality, cost-effectiveness, and …

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study of 472 patients and/or their relatives
(response rate 94.4%) in a specialist outpatient clinic chosen through convenience sampling …

Background. A trainer for online laparoscopic surgical skills assessment based on the
performance of experts and nonexperts is presented. The system uses computer vision …

Robot-assisted surgery has numerous patient benefits compared to open surgery including
smaller incisions, lower risk of infection, less post-operative pain, shorter hospital stays and …

Introduction Robotic surgery is typically characterized by the telemanipulation of robotic
arms controlled by a surgeon via a command system. Medical technology advancements …

Background The adoption of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) requires a clear willingness, not
only from healthcare organization to operate the robotic system but also from the public that …

Study Design: Prospective questionnaire. Objective: To describe patient perceptions of
minimally invasive spine (MIS) versus open surgery, and to determine which factors are …

Background: The use of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) has increased considerably since its
introduction in 2001, with RAS now being widely accepted as a surgical modality. Current …

Prior research regarding robotic surgery (RS) has largely focused on the engineering or
medical aspects of these tools. A few studies have examined consumer opinions toward, or …

Background From clinical experience, many patients undergoing robotic assisted surgery
(RAS) have a poor understanding of the technology. To ensure informed consent and …