Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in gynecology was introduced to achieve the same surgical
objectives as traditional open surgery while minimizing trauma to surrounding tissues …

Objective Using the example of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), we explore the
methodological and practical challenges of technology integration in surgery, provide …

Purpose: To test the safety and feasibility of laser lithotripsy for midsize renal stones using a
newly developed robotic retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) system (easyUretero) in a …

Background Current approaches to assessing workload in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS)
focus on surgeons and lack real-world data. Understanding how workload varies by role and …

An operating room (OR) is a complex environment that ideally is suited for optimizing the
performance of complex tasks, teamwork and communication, efficiency, ergonomics, and …

Methods This pilot study was conducted at an academic medical center in Southern
California. Robotic-assisted surgery staff were invited to participate in the “RAS Olympics” to …

Robotic surgery has reached a high level of maturity and has become an integral part of
standard surgical care. However, existing surgeon consoles are bulky, take up valuable …

Robot-assisted surgery (RAS) differs from traditional OR set-ups in several ways such as
operation of technology and obstructed team communication that potentially affect surgical …

Purpose Bariatric surgery is an effective and durable treatment for weight loss for patients
with extreme obesity. Although traditionally approached laparoscopically, robotic bariatric …

Despite robot-assisted surgery (RAS) becoming increasingly common, little is known about
the impact of the underlying work organization on the stress levels of members of the …