Robotic hysterectomy: technique and initial outcomes

Abstract A surgical robot can move in ways that the human wrist cannot. Is it a practical substitute for the conventional hands-on approach?

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Published in:	American journal of obstetrics and gynecology Vol. 197; no. 1; pp. 113.e1 - 113.e4
Main Authors:	Kho, Rosanne M., MD, Hilger, Wesley S., MD, Hentz, Joseph G., MS, Magtibay, Paul M., MD, Magrina, Javier F., MD
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Mosby, Inc 01-07-2007
Subjects:	Adult Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Humans Hysterectomy - instrumentation Middle Aged Obstetrics and Gynecology Postoperative Complications Retrospective Studies Robotics Treatment Outcome
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Summary:	Abstract A surgical robot can move in ways that the human wrist cannot. Is it a practical substitute for the conventional hands-on approach?
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Article-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-1 content type line 23
ISSN:	0002-9378 1097-6868
DOI:	10.1016/j.ajog.2007.05.005