Abstract Background Allergic rhinitis constitutes a widespread health concern, with traditional treatments often proving to be painful and ineffective. Acupuncture targeting the pterygopalatine fossa proves effective but is complicated due to the intricate nearby anatomy. Methods To enhance the safety and precision in targeting the pterygopalatine...

Abstract Background Cholecystoduodenal fistula (CDF) arises from persistent biliary tree disorders, causing fusion between the gallbladder and duodenum. Initially, open resection was common until laparoscopic fistula closure gained popularity. However, complexities within the gallbladder fossa yielded inconsistent outcomes. Advanced imaging and robotic...

Abstract Background Liver parenchymal transection during robotic liver resection (RLR) remains a significant challenge due to the limited range of specialised instruments. This study introduces our ‘Burn and Push’ technique as a novel approach to address these challenges. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 20 patients who underwent...

Abstract Background Real-time prediction of the remaining surgery duration (RSD) is important for optimal scheduling of resources in the operating room. Methods We focus on the intraoperative prediction of RSD from laparoscopic video. An extensive evaluation of seven common deep learning models, a proposed one based on the Transformer architecture...

Abstract Background We investigated the rates of acute kidney injury (AKI) post robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). Methods A comprehensive search was conducted to identify studies that reported the rates of AKI post-RALP. A random effects model was used, and the pooled rates of AKI were calculated. Results We identified 10 studies...

Abstract Background The aim of this scoping review was to understand the development of robotics and its accuracy in placing dental implants when compared to other forms of guided surgery. Methods An electronic search was conducted on the electronic databases of PubMed, Cochrane, and Science direct with the following queries: ((robotics) AND (dental...