Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is associated with increased risks of urinary tract infection, renal
scarring and reflux nephropathy. We review advancements over the last two decades in our …

Learning related to robotic colorectal surgery can be measured by surgical process (such as
time or adequacy of resection) or patient outcome (such as morbidity or quality of life). Time …

Objective: We present the applications and experiences of robot-assisted laparoscopic and
thoracoscopic surgery (RALTS) in pediatric surgery. Materials and Methods: A prospective …

Background Interlaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy (IELD) is an efficient surgical
treatment for lumbar disc herniation. However, this minimally invasive procedure requires a …

Despite an increasing trend towards utilization of minimally invasive approaches (MIS),
results regarding their safety profile are contradictory. All patients who underwent elective …

Purpose Robotic-assisted surgery and robotic-assisted ventral mesh rectopexy are gaining
attention in the treatment of rectal prolapse and increased positive findings are proposed …

The term “robot” first appeared in a 1920 play by the Czech writer Karel ˇCapek, titled RUR
(Rossum's Universal Robots)[1]. It was derived from the Czech word “robota”, which means …

Introduction Laparoscopic procedures in pediatric urology have been shown to be safe and
effective over the last number of years. Coupled with this is the technological trend to …

Robotic colorectal surgery allows for better ergonomics, superior retraction, and fine
movements in the narrow anatomy of the pelvis. Recent years have seen the uptake of …

Robotic surgery was initially developed to overcome problems faced during conventional
laparoscopic surgeries and to perform telesurgery at distant locations. It has now …