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Automated robot ‐assisted surgical skill evaluation: Predictive analytics approach
ConclusionThis study demonstrates and evaluates the ability of machine learning methods to automatically classify expert and novice surgeons using global movement features. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 29, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Mahtab J. Fard, Sattar Ameri, R. Darin Ellis, Ratna B. Chinnam, Abhilash K. Pandya, Michael D. Klein Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Motion control skill assessment based on kinematic analysis of robotic end ‐effector movements
ConclusionsThe kinematic differences obtained from the movements of robotic end‐effectors can be applied to assess the motion control skill of users with different skill levels. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 29, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Ke Liang, Yuan Xing, Jianmin Li, Shuxin Wang, Aimin Li, Jinhua Li Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Robotic versus thoracoscopic thymectomy: The current evidence
ConclusionOur meta‐analysis did not detect any statistically significant differences in surgery outcomes between the two groups. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 29, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Judith Buentzel, Judith Heinz, Marc Hinterthaner, Friedrich A. Sch öndube, Carmen Straube, Christian Roever, Alexander Emmert Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

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Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 8, 2017 Category: Surgery Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

Single ‐incision robotic cholecystectomy is associated with a high rate of trocar‐site infection
ConclusionThe robotic approach does not seem to offer additional benefit in terms of surgical outcomes. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Chetana Lim, Georges Bou Nassif, Eylon Lahat, Mohamad Hayek, Michael Osseis, Concepcion Gomez Gavara, Toufic Moussalem, Daniel Azoulay, Chady Salloum Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Finite element analysis of customized implant in mandibular reconstruction after tumor resection with and without using customized surgical osteotomy guide
ConclusionsThe study reveals that mandibular reconstruction with implant placement using CSOG can significantly enhance the stability and safety of the implant. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Sandeep Dahake, Abhaykumar Kuthe, Sanket Kulkarni, Mahesh Mawale Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

An automated skills assessment framework for laparoscopic training tasks
ConclusionsRobustness, extensibility and accurate task‐agnostic classification between novices and experts is achieved by utilizing advanced computer vision techniques and derived features from a novel MRFS. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Nicholas P. Sgouros, Constantinos Loukas, Vassiliki Koufi, Theodore G. Troupis, Evangelos Georgiou Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Influence of surgical gloves on haptic perception thresholds
ConclusionsWearing a single surgical glove does not affect absolute and differential haptic perception thresholds. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Christian Hatzfeld, Sarah Dorsch, Carsten Neupert, Mario Kupnik Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Development of a novel robotic platform with controllable stiffness manipulation arms for laparoendoscopic single ‐site surgery (LESS)
ConclusionsThis robot could potentially improve the surgical performance and further expand robotic LESS procedures. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Jianchen Wang, Shuxin Wang, Jinhua Li, Xiangyun Ren, Randall Miller Briggs Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

A comparison of operative outcomes between standard and robotic laparoscopic surgery for endometrial cancer: A systematic review and meta ‐analysis
ConclusionA robotic approach has favourable clinical outcomes but is more expensive. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Thomas Ind, Alex Laios, Matthew Hacking, Marielle Nobbenhuis Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

A novel optimal coordinated control strategy for the updated robot system for single port surgery
ConclusionsThe new robot system can be more dexterous, intelligent, convenient and safer for preoperative positioning and intraoperative adjustment. The mapping strategy can achieve good following and representation for the slave manipulator arms. And the proposed novel control strategy can enable them to complete tasks with higher maneuverability, lower possibility of self‐interference and singularity free while teleoperating. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Weibang Bai, Qixin Cao, Chuntao Leng, Yang Cao, Masakatsu G. Fujie, Tiewen Pan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

EyeSLAM: Real ‐time simultaneous localization and mapping of retinal vessels during intraocular microsurgery
ConclusionsEyeSLAM robustly provides retinal maps and registration that enable intelligent surgical micromanipulators to aid surgeons in simulated retinal vessel tracing and photocoagulation tasks. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Daniel Braun, Sungwook Yang, Joseph N. Martel, Cameron N. Riviere, Brian C. Becker Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

MRI ‐compatible breast/rib phantom for evaluating ultrasonic thermal exposures
ConclusionsDue to growing interest in using MRI guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) for patients with breast cancer, the proposed breast/rib phantom can be utilized as a very useful tool for evaluating ultrasonic protocols. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Georgios Menikou, Marinos Yiannakou, Christos Yiallouras, Cleanthis Ioannides, Christakis Damianou Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Manipulator ‐driven selection of semi‐active MR‐visible markers
ConclusionsThis technique is suitable for MR‐compatible actuated devices that use semi‐active MR‐compatible markers. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Junmo An, Andrew G. Webb, Dipan J. Shah, Karen Chin, Nikolaos V. Tsekos Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Accuracy of navigated cam resection in femoroacetabular impingement: A randomised controlled trial
ConclusionNavigated surgery is effective for patients with cam type FAI in helping restore normal anatomy, however, not without drawbacks. Larger studies will be required to validate our results. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - June 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Jan Van Houcke, Vikas Khanduja, Naoki Nakano, Peter Krekel, Christophe Pattyn, Emmanuel Audenaert Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research