Role of robotics in laparoscopic urologic surgery.

Louis Eichel, Thomas E Ahlering, Ralph V Clayman
Author Information
  1. Louis Eichel: Department of Urology, University of California Irvine, 101 The City Drive South, Building 55, Room 304, Orange, CA 92868, USA.

Abstract

Robotic surgery is in its infancy. Small series of cases are emerging from various centers that indicate a strong role for robotics in the future of urology, surgery, and general medicine. Robotic technology is progressing on every level and will continue to be a driving force in the progress of science and medicine.

MeSH Term

Equipment Design
Forecasting
Humans
Kidney
Laparoscopy
Nephrectomy
Robotics
Urologic Surgical Procedures

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