Role of robotics in laparoscopic urologic surgery

Urol Clin North Am. 2004 Nov;31(4):781-92. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2004.06.014.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • Forecasting
  • Humans
  • Kidney / surgery
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Nephrectomy / instrumentation
  • Nephrectomy / methods
  • Robotics* / trends
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / instrumentation*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / methods*