News tagged with robotic surgeon

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

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

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