Robotic Surgery in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery: A Review

Caio M. Oliveira; Hiep T. Nguyen; Alberto R. Ferraz; Karen Watters; Brian Rosman; Reza Rahbar

doi:10.1155/2012/286563

Minimally Invasive Surgery (Jan 2012)

Robotic Surgery in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery: A Review

Caio M. Oliveira,
Hiep T. Nguyen,
Alberto R. Ferraz,
Karen Watters,
Brian Rosman,
Reza Rahbar

Affiliations

Caio M. Oliveira: Head and Neck Surgery Department, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, SP CEP 1246903, Brazil
Hiep T. Nguyen: Department of Urology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Alberto R. Ferraz: Head and Neck Surgery Department, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, SP CEP 1246903, Brazil
Karen Watters: Department of Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Brian Rosman: Department of Urology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Reza Rahbar: Department of Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/286563
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2012

Abstract

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Recent advancements in robotics technology have allowed more complex surgical procedures to be performed using minimally invasive approaches. In this article, we reviewed the role of robotic assistance in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. We highlight the advantages of robot-assisted surgery and its clinical application in this field.

Published in Minimally Invasive Surgery

ISSN: 2090-1445 (Print); 2090-1453 (Online)
Publisher: Wiley
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine: Surgery
Website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/9095

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