The emerging capability to 3D print a diverse palette of functional inks will enable the mass
democratization of patient-specific wearable devices and smart biomedical implants for …

With the maturity of surgical robotic systems based on traditional rigid-link principles, the rate
of progress slowed as limits of size and controllable degrees of freedom were reached …

BACKGROUND: Sensor technologies and data collection practices are changing and
improving quality metrics across various domains. Surgical skill assessment in Robot …

Background and Aims One of the difficulties in performing endoscopic submucosal
dissection (ESD) is the lack of retraction during submucosal dissection. The development of …

Background Hybrid endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is increasingly utilized to
overcome the complexity of conventional ESD. This systematic review and meta-analysis …

Abstract Background The Flex® Robotic System (Medrobotics, Raynham, MA, USA) is the
first miniaturised flexible endoscopic robot that aims to allow surgical manoeuvres beyond …

Background and Aims Effective countertraction is a main challenging issue in endoscopic
submucosal dissection (ESD). Several countertraction methods have been developed to …

Since its inception, endoscopy has evolved from a solely diagnostic procedure to an
expanding therapeutic field within gastroenterology. The incorporation of robotics in …

Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a rigorous and technically sophisticated
method for removal of lesions within the gastrointestinal tract. Despite having advantages of …

Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) allows an “en bloc” resection with safety margins
(R0 resection) regardless of the size of the lesion. However, while R0 brings a real benefit …