Robotic rectal surgery in Korea: Analysis of a nationwide registry
ConclusionThe use of robotic rectal surgery has widened over the last decade in Korea, and it has been convergent with surgeries for rectal lesions located near the anal verge. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - February 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Se ‐Jin Baek, Jung‐Myun Kwak, Jin Kim, Seon‐Hahn Kim, Sungsoo Park, Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Immediate mandibular reconstruction via patient ‐specific titanium mesh tray using electron beam melting/CAD/rapid prototyping techniques: One‐year follow‐up
ConclusionThe patient‐specific titanium meshes and immediate particulate autogenous bone graft showed satisfactory clinical and surgical results in improving patients’ quality of life and decreasing the overall treatment time with adequate functional rehabilitation. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - February 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Mohamed Farid Shehab, Nabila Mohammed Abdel Hamid, Nevien Abdullatif Askar, Ahmed Mokhtar Elmardenly Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Robot ‐assisted vs freehand pedicle screw fixation in spine surgery – a systematic review and a meta‐analysis of comparative studies
ConclusionsThe current literature did not prove that RA supersedes FH, although several studies are more optimistic about this procedure. Future well‐designed RCTs assessing RA and FH are needed to confirm and update the findings of this analysis. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - February 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Lingjia Yu, Xi Chen, Adam Margalit, Huiming Peng, Guixing Qiu, Wenwei Qian Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Introduction of an algorithm for planning of autologous fibular transfer in mandibular reconstruction based on individual bone curvatures
ConclusionsWith the present approach, the complex three‐dimensional task of mandibular reconstruction was simplified, and thus it allows implementation in clinical routine. The computational planning that is proposed may be used to design cutting guides or as geometrical input data for real‐time navigated surgery. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - February 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Stefan Raith, Alexandra Rauen, Stephan Christian M öhlhenrich, Nassim Ayoub, Florian Peters, Timm Steiner, Frank Hölzle, Ali Modabber Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

An experimental and numerical study on tactile neuroimaging: A novel minimally invasive technique for intraoperative brain imaging
ConclusionResults suggest that tactile neuroimaging can be used to provide non‐invasive and real‐time intraoperative data on a tumour's features. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - January 30, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Moslem Sadeghi ‐Goughari, Yanjun Qian, Soo Jeon, Sohrab Sadeghi, Hyock‐Ju Kwon Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

An experimental and numerical study on tactile neuroimaging: A novel minimally invasive technique for intraoperative brain imaging
The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery,Volume 14, Issue 2, April 2018. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - January 30, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

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The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery,Volume 14, Issue 2, April 2018. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - January 30, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Fast image ‐based mitral valve simulation from individualized geometry
Conclusions: The mitral valve simulation can help the surgeon understand valve behaviour and anticipate the outcome of a procedure. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - January 22, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Pierre ‐Frederic Villard, Peter E. Hammer, Douglas P. Perrin, Pedro J. Nido, Robert D. Howe Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Fast image ‐based mitral valve simulation from individualized geometry
The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery,Volume 14, Issue 2, April 2018. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - January 22, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

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The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery,Volume 14, Issue 2, April 2018. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - January 22, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Robotic ‐assisted coronary artery bypass surgery: an 18‐year single‐centre experience
ConclusionsRobot‐assisted coronary artery bypass grafting is safe, feasible and it seems to represent an effective alternative to traditional coronary artery bypass grafting in selected patients. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - January 19, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Vincenzo Giambruno, Michael W. Chu, Cristina Cucchietti, Douglas W. Boyd, Bob Kiaii Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Robotic ‐assisted coronary artery bypass surgery: an 18‐year single‐centre experience
The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, EarlyView. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - January 19, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

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The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, Ahead of Print. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - January 19, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Inter ‐ and intra‐operator reliability in patient‐specific template positioning for total hip arthroplasty. A cadaver study
ConclusionBased on our results, we believe that the application of the PSI‐based acetabular cup positioning in total hip arthroplasty procedures can potentially increase the precision of cup placement. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - January 16, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Manuel Kr ämer, Lüder A. Kahrs, Karl‐Ingo Friese, Christian Falck, Christof Hurschler Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Inter ‐ and intra‐operator reliability in patient‐specific template positioning for total hip arthroplasty. A cadaver study
The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery,Volume 14, Issue 2, April 2018. (Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery)
Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - January 15, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research