News tagged with robotic surgeon

Robots help surgeons transcend human limits

At times, it's tough going for Whitney Hatchett. "I was born with three heart defects. Two were operated on when I was 11 days old," she tells us.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Oct 04, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Robotic surgery: How safe is it?

When Mea Figueroa of St. Cloud was told that a robot would be performing a delicate operation to remove uterine fibroids that were causing her pain and abnormal bleeding, she hesitated slightly.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 22, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 3

Dentistry, a high-tech version: Robots not far off, doctor says

Robots may practice dentistry one day, but there will always be humans telling you to open wide, said a teacher on the cutting edge of tooth care.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Robotic approach to urothelial cancer of the kidney proves to be beneficial for patients

Robotic trained surgeons at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia presented a new and novel approach to surgically treat urothelial cancer (in the lining of the bladder or kidney) today at the American Urological Association's ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Apr 26, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0