International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surger

Papers
(The median citation count of International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surger is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
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A Master‐Follower Teleoperation System for Robotic Catheterisation: Design, Characterisation and Tracking Control79
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A multiple catheter tips tracking method in X‐ray fluoroscopy images by a new lightweight segmentation network and Bayesian filtering36
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Full Study, Model Verification, and Control of a Five Degrees of Freedom Hybrid Robotic‐Assisted System for Neurosurgery32
Non‐Right Renal Vein Occlusion: A Side Clamp Two‐Step Technique for Robot‐Assisted Laparoscopic Transposition of the Left Renal Vein in Nutcracker Syndrome31
Robotic versus laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma in obese patients30
Single‐Port Robotic Resection of Recurrent Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the Right Anterior Lobe: A Case Report24
Robot‐assisted total knee arthroplasty system provides more precise control of the femoral rotation angle: A retrospective study23
Soft Tissue Balance Profiles Differ Between Manual and Robotically Assessed Gaps in Total Knee Arthroplasty22
Correction to “Robotic Assisted Minimally Invasive Coronary Revascularisation: Midterm Results”21
Robotic‐assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy for synchronous pulmonary sequestration and adenocarcinoma: A case report18
Phantom‐based assessment of motion and needle targeting accuracy of robotic devices for magnetic resonance imaging‐guided needle biopsy18
Design of Automatic Tool Replacement Mechanism for Laparoscopic Surgical Robot Arm for Solo Surgery18
Stereo Vision‐Based Control of Continuum Robots and Hyper‐Redundant Robots for Endoscopy17
The application of robotics in plastic and reconstructive surgery: A systematic review17
Refining COVID‐19 Lesion Segmentation in Lung CT Scans Using Swarm Intelligence and Evolutionary Algorithms16
Robotic Colonic Surgery in Elderly and Octogenarian Patients: Chronological Age Alone Does Not Predict Severe Complications16
Comparison of the in vivo kinematics between robotic‐assisted Bi‐cruciate retaining and Bi‐cruciate stabilised total knee arthroplasty16
Physiological Detection of Intraoperative Errors During Robot‐Assisted Surgery15
Robotic Assisted Ultrasound‐Guided Endovascular Stent Implantation in a Vascular Model15
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An analysis of virtual reality in abdominal surgery—A scoping review15
Remote‐access robotic thyroidectomy: A systematic review14
Integrated Design and Prototyping of a Robotic Head for Ocular and Craniofacial Trauma Simulators14
A novel approach to quantifying surgical workflow in robotic‐assisted lobectomy14
A Miniature Flexible Scanning Device for Gastrointestinal Endomicroscopy14
Virtual operation for hip joint replacement implemented by Sensable_FreeForm_Modelling: A surgical drill14
A Review on the Current Research Status of Key Areas in Wireless Capsule Endoscopy14
A Review of Intraoperative Interactive Control Methods for Seeds Implantation Robots14
Delayed gastric emptying after pylorus‐preserving pancreatoduodenectomy: Comparison between traditional open surgery and full‐robotic approach with da Vinci Xi13
On the design of a macro‐micro parallel manipulator for cochlear microrobot operations13
Evaluation of user‐interfaces for controlling movements of virtual minimally invasive surgical instruments13
The accuracy of a novel image‐guided hybrid robotic system for dental implant placement: An in vitro study13
Innovative Integration of Robotic‐Assisted Laparoscopic Telesurgery and Quantum Cryptography Communication in Urology: Clinical Application and Initial Experience13
The Silent Transformation of Stereotactic Brain Biopsies After the Introduction of Robotics12
MCPD‐YOLOv3: A Novel Lightweight Detection Model for Surgical Instruments in Laparoscopic Images12
Multiple instance convolutional neural network for gallbladder assessment from laparoscopic images11
Automatic Landmark Detection for Preoperative Planning of High Tibial Osteotomy Using Traditional Feature Extraction and Deep Learning Methods11
Impact of Prior Computed Tomography‐Based Navigation Experience on Cup‐Placement Accuracy in Early Cases of Robotic Arm‐Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty via Direct Anterior Approach: A Retrospective Co11
Design of an ultrasound‐emitting drill guide for freehand pedicle screw navigation11
Safety enhanced surgical robot for flexible ureteroscopy based on force feedback11
Quality of Lymph Node Dissection in Lung Cancer Surgery: A Comparative Analysis of Robotic‐Assisted Versus Video‐Assisted Thoracic Surgery Using Novel Pathological Criteria11
Controlling of Applied Force and Cornea Displacement Estimation in Robotic Corneal Surgery With a Gripper Surgical Instrument11
Needle path planning in semiautonomous and teleoperated robot‐assisted epidural anaesthesia procedure: A proof of concept10
Adaptive variable impedance position/force tracking control of fracture reduction robot10
Structural design and analysis of pneumatic prostate seed implantation robot applied in magnetic resonance imaging environment10
Real‐time biomechanical modelling of the liver using LightGBM model10
Design and Evaluation of an Omnidirectional Wheel‐Driven Endoscope‐Assisted Robotic System Based on Motion Capture Control10
Deep‐learning based segmentation of ultrasound adipose image for liposuction10
Safety, Feasibility and Prognostic Analysis of Surgical Treatment for High‐Complexity Renal Tumours (RENAL Score ≥ 10): A Summary of Experience With Robotic Technology Applications10
Modelling and Optimization of Magnetic Navigation Systems for Passive Robots in Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery10
A comparative study on the short‐term clinical outcomes of Da Vinci SP versus Da Vinci Xi for rectal cancer surgery9
Initial experience with modified en bloc robot‐assisted minimally invasive oesophagectomy for thoracic oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma9
Validation of an Augmented Reality Based Functional Method to Determine and Render the Hip Rotation Centre During Total Hip Arthroplasty9
Application of computer‐assisted surgery in pediatric mediastinal tumor surgery9
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Measuring Abdominal Skin‐Surface Distances Using Photos for Perforator Mapping Analysis—A Validation Study on 3D‐Printed DIEP‐Flap Models9
Robotic approach to the uretero‐vesical junction in children: An international multicentric retrospective study9
Optimisation and validation of a co‐manipulated robot for brachytherapy procedure9
Early and late urinary continence outcomes after unilateral and bilateral nerve‐sparing robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy: A retrospective multicentre cohort study in Japan (the MSUG94 group)9
Hands‐Free Camera Assistant: Autonomous Laparoscope Manipulation in Robot‐Assisted Surgery8
The trend and future projection of technology‐assisted total knee arthroplasty in the United States8
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Automated brain tumour segmentation from multi‐modality magnetic resonance imaging data based on new particle swarm optimisation segmentation method8
Radical prostatectomy using the Hinotori robot‐assisted surgical system: Docking‐free design may contribute to reduction in postoperative pain8
Robotic Single‐Port Versus Robotic Single‐Site Hysterectomy in Early Endometrial Cancer: A Case Control Study8
The First Single‐Port Robotic‐Assisted Excision of Choledochal Cyst and Hepaticojejunostomy in Children8
System and Technology of Breast Intervention Robot: A Review8
Acute kidney injury after robot‐assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: A meta‐analysis8
Dexterity enhancement of continuum robot for natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery in the dual‐manipulator collaborative space8
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A novel virtual cutting method for deformable objects using high‐order elements combined with mesh optimisation8
A new surgical path planning framework for neurosurgery7
Paediatric Robotic Transperitoneal Heminephroureterectomy in Complete Duplicated Systems: Early and Long‐Term Outcomes7
Medico‐economic impact of onco‐urological robot‐assisted minimally invasive surgery in a high‐volume centre7
EA‐Net: Edge Attention Network for Brain Tumour Segmentation in MRI7
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Accuracy of cortical bone trajectory screw fixation guided by spinous process clamp guide in lumbosacral vertebrae: A cadaver study7
Cost‐effectiveness of a novel, fluoroscopy‐based robotic‐assisted total hip arthroplasty system: A Markov analysis7
A Deep Learning‐Based Human–Robot Collaborative Navigation Framework for Vascular Interventional Surgery7
Classification of Shoulder Implant Manufacturer Using Pre‐Trained DenseNet201 Combined With Capsule Network7
Parallel Cable‐Driven Prostate Puncture Robot: Design and Performance Evaluation7
State of the Art and Development Trend of Laparoscopic Surgical Robot and Master Manipulator7
Dynamic Modelling of the Surgery Arm in Sinaflex Robotic Telesurgery System7
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A comparison of radiological and clinical outcomes between robotic‐assisted and conventional total hip arthroplasty: A meta‐analysis7
Computer‐Guided Navigation System Efficiency Evaluation Using Surgical Instruments for Spinal Fusion7
Optimising Robotic Radical Gastrectomy: A Technical Roadmap for Bipolar Forceps‐Assisted Lymphadenectomy and Reconstruction7
Surgical accuracy and clinical outcomes of image‐free robotic‐assisted total knee arthroplasty7
Accuracy and risk factors of Magerl screw placement in robot‐assisted atlantoaxial surgery: A case series study7
Design and Research of the Grasping Force Feedback Mechanism of Flexible Surgical Robots6
Robotic Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer in Class III Obesity: 13 Years of Experience From a UK Epicentre in Guildford6
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Early experiences in robotic single‐site plus one port platform for complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery6
Corrigendum: Clinical safety and efficacy of a fully automated robot for MRI‐guided breast biopsy6
MFF‐Net: Multiscale feature fusion semantic segmentation network for intracranial surgical instruments6
Robot‐assisted versus navigated transpedicular spine fusion: A comparative study6
Computer guided calvarial bone grafting for reconstruction of orbital floor blow out fracture6
A Parallel Robot With Remote Centre‐of‐Motion for Eye Surgery: Design, Kinematics, Prototype, and Experiments6
Robot‐Based Minimally Invasive Spherical Osteotomy System Improves the Accuracy and Reproducibility of the Resulting Surface6
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IDEAL Stage 0 Evaluation of the Use of Epson MOVERIO Augmented Reality Headset in Neuroendoscopic Procedural Training6
The intraoperative use of augmented and mixed reality technology to improve surgical outcomes: A systematic review6
Synchronous robotic repair of anterior diaphragmatic (Morgagni) hernia & low anterior resection for rectal cancer6
Accuracy of intraoperative bone registration and stereotactic boundary reconstruction during total knee arthroplasty surgery6
Automated performance metrics, learning curve and robotic colorectal surgery6
Conversion rates in robotic thyroid surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence in robotic hepatobiliary surgery: A systematic review6
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Augmented reality simulation as training model of ventricular puncture: Evidence in the improvement of the quality of punctures6
Navigating the future of guided dental implantology: A scoping review6
Proximal femur parameter measurement via improved PointNet++6
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The accuracy of a novel self‐tapping bone fiducial marker for frameless robot‐assisted stereo‐electro‐encephalography implantation and registration techniques6
Does Robotic Adrenalectomy Outperform Laparoscopic Approaches in Obese Patients? A Systematic Review and Subgroup Meta‐Analysis of 1,107 Patients6
The Impact of Learning Curve on Robotic Living Donor Nephrectomy Outcomes: Retrospective Analysis5
DSA‐Former: A Network of Hybrid Variable Structures for Liver and Liver Tumour Segmentation5
Preliminary Multicenter Experience With the Versius Robotic Surgical System for Radical Prostatectomy: Oncological Outcomes With a Minimum 18‐Month of Follow‐Up5
Design and evaluation of shape memory alloy‐actuated active needle using finite element analysis and deflection tracking control in soft tissues5
The stability investigation of variable viscosity control in the human‐robot interaction5
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MCPNet: Morphological Constraint‐Based Copy‐Paste Network for Semi‐Supervised Foetal Head Segmentation5
Compound continuum manipulator for surgery: Efficient static‐based kinematics5
Preliminary study of a new macro‐micro robot system for dental implant surgery: Design, development and control5
Robotic Spleen‐Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy: Perioperative Outcomes and Comparison of Two Energy Devices5
Preliminary evaluation for ultrasound‐guided targeted prostate biopsy using a portable surgical robot: Ex vivo results5
Pure Robot‐Assisted Uniportal Anatomical Lung Resection for Non‐Small Cell Lung Cancer: Technical Aspects and Early Outcomes5
Comparison of ultrasound scanning for scoliosis assessment: Robotic versus manual5
Autonomous path planning for robot‐assisted pelvic fracture closed reduction with collision avoidance5
Robotic versus open mini‐incision living donor nephrectomy: Single centre experience5
A magnetic resonance conditional robot for lumbar spinal injection: Development and preliminary validation5
Robotic Left Hepatectomy Using the Glissonean Approach and Saline‐Linked Bipolar Clamp‐Crush Technique4
Dimensional optimisation and an inverse kinematic solution method of a safety‐enhanced remote centre of motion manipulator4
Feasibility and safety of robotic liver resection for huge (≥10 cm) hepatocellular carcinoma in a single centre: A propensity score‐matched single‐surgeon study4
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Automatic pterygopalatine fossa segmentation and localisation based on DenseASPP4
Automated Non‐Supervised Eye Disorder Screening System Using Virtual Reality4
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Robotic system for magnetic resonance imaging‐guided focused ultrasound treatment of thyroid nodules4
Robotic Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Insights From Real‐World Practice4
Clinical Feasibility and Technical Aspects of Single Port Robotic TransAnal Minimally Invasive Surgery (SP–rTAMIS) for Rectal Neoplasm4
Design and simulation verification of clamping instrument with active variable stiffness for pelvic fracture reduction4
Vision Module for Automatic Tracking on Bedside Intelligent Scope‐Holding Surgical Robot System4
Three‐port transoral robotic thyroidectomy without axillary incision: A preliminary report on a case series from Vietnam4
Real‐time fundus reconstruction and intraocular mapping using an ophthalmic endoscope4
Accuracy of the Imageless Mode of the ROSA Robotic System for Targeted Resection Thickness in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Single Surgeon Case‐Series Study4
Novel Design of a Surgical Tool Insertion Robot Using a Chebyshev Lambda Mechanism4
Safety and Efficacy Clinical Trial of Robot‐Assisted Prostate Biopsy Using a Hand‐Held Robotic System4
Postoperative limb alignment in total knee replacement. Conventional versus navigated versus robotic techniques4
Contemporary Applications and Future Perspectives of Robots in Endodontics: A Scoping Review4
Minimally invasive microsurgical decompression of the lumbar spine using a novel robotised digital microscope: A preliminary experience4
Design and Motion Control of Master–Slave Control Endotracheal Intubation Robot4
DP4AuSu: Autonomous Surgical Framework for Suturing Manipulation Using Diffusion Policy With Dynamic Time Wrapping‐Based Locally Weighted Regression4
Research on force and position control performance of the tendon sheath system with time‐varying parameters and flexible robotic arms4
Risk Factors and Prediction Model for Pressure Injuries in Patients Undergoing Da vinci Surgery4
Workspace and dexterity analysis of the hybrid mechanism master robot in Sinaflex robotic telesurgery system: An in vivo experiment4
Experiences of robot assisted thrombectomy with 2‐year follow‐up4
GI‐ScreenNet v2: A Modular Framework for Gastrointestinal Disease Detection Based on an Integrated Transfer Learning4
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Long‐Term Single‐Surgeon Outcomes of 320 Robotic Colorectal Cancer Resections: Safety, Oncologic Reliability, and Cost‐Effectiveness3
A Dual‐Mode Robot‐Assisted Plate Implantation Method for Femoral Shaft Fracture3
Development of a Flexible Parallel Wire Robot for Epicardial Interventions3
Comparing the long‐term follow‐up anal function between robot‐assisted and laparoscopic surgery for low rectal cancer: A meta‐analysis and systematic review3
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UK‐YOLOv10: Deep Learning‐Based Detection of Surgical Instruments3
Short‐term outcomes of robot‐assisted versus thoracoscopic‐assisted Mckeown esophagectomy3
A comparison between the da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler and a conventional laparoscopic stapler in rectal transection: A randomized controlled trial3
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Wearable mobile health device for monitoring postoperative ambulation among patients with colorectal cancer undergoing minimally invasive surgery: A prospective comparison study3
Colorectal Robotic‐Assisted Surgery in Children. Long‐Term Outcomes and Pitfalls3
Robotic Versus Total Laparoscopic Splenectomy With Pericardial Devascularisation for Portal Hypertension: A Retrospective Cohort Study3
Sensorless Transparency Optimised Force Safety Guarantee Mechanism for Robot‐Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery3
Effects of perirenal fat thickness on postoperative renal dysfunction in patients who underwent robot‐assisted partial nephrectomy for renal tumours3
Exploring technology acceptance of head‐mounted device‐based augmented reality surgical navigation in orthopaedic surgery3
Correlation filters tissue tracking with application to robotic minimally invasive surgery3
Robotic Heller‐Dor procedure for oesophageal achalasia: Fluorescence‐guided intraoperative assessment of myotomy. A retrospective single‐centre experience3
Software‐based method for automated intraoperative planning of Schoettle Point in surgical medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: A comparative validation study3
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Dynamic Force Sensing for Continuous Scraping Towards Endometrium Repair Surgery3
Portable manipulation system for commercial robotic surgery forceps3
Comparison of robotic and open central pancreatectomy3
Towards Design and Development of an MRI Conditional Robot to Enable Curvilinear Transperineal Prostate Biopsy3
Transfer learning for anatomical structure segmentation in otorhinolaryngology microsurgery3
Transformer‐based 2D/3D medical image registration for X‐ray to CT via anatomical features3
Single‐port robotic surgery using the EDGE SP1000 surgical system in gynaecology: Initial experience of a single institution3
Impact of Body Mass Index on Outcomes in Robotic Gastric Cancer Surgery3
Laparoscopic to robotic living donor nephrectomy: Is it time to change surgical technique?3
Robot‐assisted resection of multiple lung nodules through combination of intercostal incisions and a subxiphoid incision as a utility port3
Single+1 Port Robotic Splenectomy Using the da Vinci SP System—Experience of a Single Centre3
Robotic management of primary cholecystoduodenal fistula: A case report and brief literature review3
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Review on challenges for robotic eye surgery; surgical systems, technologies, cost‐effectiveness, and controllers3
Case‐matched analysis of robotic versus open surgical enucleation for pancreatic tumours: A comparative cost‐effectiveness study3
Validation of a novel path planner for stereotactic neurosurgical interventions—A retrospective clinical study3
Validation of a surgical workspace scale during robot‐assisted surgery2
User's image perception improved strategy and application of augmented reality systems in smart medical care: A review2
Mixed reality in primary retroperitoneal tumour surgery: Evaluation of preoperative and intraoperative application value2
Quality and Safety Assessments of 5G‐Powered Telerobotic Ultrasound System for Multi‐Organ Screening: A Prospective Pilot Study2
Design and experiment of a 3‐DoF master device with a 2‐DoF parallel mechanism for flexible ureteroscopy2
Automated Classification of Kidney Tumours Using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks2
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A Respiratory Signal Monitoring Method Based on Dual‐Pathway Deep Learning Networks in Image‐Guided Robotic‐Assisted Intervention System2
Development and evaluation of robot‐assisted ultrasound navigation system for pedicle screw placement: An ex‐vivo animal validation2
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Robot‐assisted scaffold implantation and two‐stage flap raising of the greater omentum for reconstruction of the facial skeleton: Description of a novel technique2
Robotic single‐port surgery: Preliminary experience in general surgery2
Indocyanine Green–Guided Lymphadenectomy During Robot‐Assisted Pylorus and Vagus Nerve Preserving Gastrectomy for Early Gastric Cancer: A Single‐Centre Study2
Application of robotics in abdominal organ transplantation: A bibliometric analysis2
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Robot‐Assisted Radical Cystectomy With Intracorporeal Ileal Conduit Using the Hinotori Surgical Robot System: A Single Surgeon's Initial Experience of 20 Cases2
Dual docking technique for robotic repair of simultaneous inguinal and umbilical hernia: A preliminary single center experience2
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Improved DeTraC Binary Coyote Net‐Based Multiple Instance Learning for Predicting Lymph Node Metastasis of Breast Cancer From Whole‐Slide Pathological Images2
Robot‐assisted modified radical hysterectomy with removal of lymphatic vessel using indocyanine green: A new method2
First Case Series of Robotic‐Assisted Hysterectomy Below the Bikini Line: ‘Diamond’ Port Placement Using the Hugo RAS System2
Exploring the feasibility of indocyanine green fluorescence for intraoperative ureteral visualisation in robotic transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopy surgery during endometriosis resect2
Optimising the Accuracy of Concentric Tube Robots: Using Vibration Friction Reduction2
Wireless power transfer system for capsule robot designed by radial square transmitting coil pair with novel ferrite structure2
Comparison of Robotic and Laparoscopic Pancreatic Surgery Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study With Propensity Score Matching and Subgroup Analysis of Pancreatic Malignancies and Moderate to High‐Ri2
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Unveiling new patterns: A surgical deep learning model for intestinal obstruction management2
Autonomous Robot‐Assisted Video Capture in Open Cardiac Surgery: Surgical Field Detection and Obstacle‐Aware Viewpoint Planning via CHELS2
Simulating blood accumulation with improved smoothed particle hydrodynamics in surgical simulation system2
5G Remote Robot‐Assisted Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery: A Report of Five Cases and a Literature Review2
Dimensional Synthesis of 6‐DOF Parallel Robot for Intra‐Operative Radiation Therapy2
Oncological and functional outcome of robotic‐assisted radical cystectomy with total intracorporeal stentless J‐pouch neobladder reconstruction2
Robotic assisted kidney auto‐transplantation as a safe alternative for treatment of nutcracker syndrome and loin pain haematuria syndrome: A case series report2
Tremor Estimation and Removal in Robot‐Assisted Surgery Using Improved Enhanced Band‐Limited Multiple Fourier Linear Combiner2
Freehand Three‐Dimensional Ultrasound Image‐Guided Needle Targeting for Percutaneous Abdominal Puncture2
Robotic Versus Open Distal Pancreatectomy: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis2
Towards fully automated robotic platform for remote auscultation2
Impact of Obesity on Perioperative Outcomes in Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Propensity Score‐Matched Study2
Application of 5G technology to conduct tele‐surgical robot‐assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy2
Modelling the Dynamics of the Remote Centre Mechanism in Single‐Port Minimally Invasive Robot2
Path Planning for Multiple Targets for Cannula Flexible Needle With Variable‐Curvature Trajectories2
Comparison of different pancreatic stump management strategies during robot‐assisted distal pancreatectomy2
AOSRV: Development and preliminary performance assessment of a new robotic system for autonomous percutaneous vertebroplasty2
Stiffness Optimisation and Kinematics Modelling of a Cable‐Stayed Flexible Manipulator for Endoscopic Surgery2
Modelling and Simulation of Energy Cutting Tool for Soft Tissue Using a Novel extended Finite Element Method2
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Quantification of surgical workflow during robotic proctectomy2
Study on orthopaedic path planning of Taylor spatial frame2
Prediction of remaining surgery duration in laparoscopic videos based on visual saliency and the transformer network2
Functional safe zone for THA considering the patient‐specific pelvic tilts: An ultrasound‐based approach2
Evaluating Robotic‐Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared to Conventional Methods: A Systematic Review of the Literature in the United States2
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