Background The use of laparoscopic and robotic procedures has increased in general
surgery. Minimally invasive robotic surgery has made tremendous progress in a relatively …

Background Bile duct injury (BDI) remains the most dreaded complication following
cholecystectomy with serious repercussions for the surgeon, patient and entire healthcare …

Background Utilization of laparoscopy (LAP) has been increasing in general surgery for
years, and there is currently a rapid increase in the utilization of robotic-assisted surgeries …

Studies suggest that the rate gallstone disease in Africa is low. Previous studies suggested
an increase in gallstone rates and cholecystectomies related to urbanization and the …

This retrospective study was performed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the new
Senhance robotic system (Transenterix) for robotic cholecystectomy. Our series is the first …

Background In medical training and research fresh human tissue is often replaced by
preserved human or fresh animal tissue, due to availability and ethical reasons. Newer …

In order to create accurate anatomical models for medical training and research, mechanical
properties of biological tissues need to be studied. However, non-linear and viscoelastic …

Including context-aware decision support in the operating room has the potential to improve
surgical safety and efficiency by utilizing real-time feedback obtained from surgical workflow …

Residual intra-peritoneal gas may be associated with post-laparoscopic shoulder pain
(PLSP), which is a frequently and disturbance compliant after surgery. Herein, we aimed to …

Objective: To perform a cost-effectiveness analysis to examine the utility and effectiveness of
OS performed at the time of elective cholecystectomy [laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LAP …