This review provides an overview of the history of medical robotics, experimental studies, clinical state-of-the-art and economic impact.
The Medline database was searched for the terms “”robot*, telemanipulat*, and laparoscop*.”" A total of 2573 references were found. All references were considered for information on robotic assistance in advanced laparoscopy. Further references were obtained through cross-referencing the bibliography cited in each work.
In experimental
studies, current robotic systems showed superior handling and GDC-0973 order ergonomics compared to conventional laparoscopic techniques. In gynecology especially for hysterectomy and in urology especially for prostatectomy, two procedures formerly performed via an open approach, the robot enables a laparoscopic approach. This results in reduced need for pain medication, less blood loss, and shorter hospital stay. Within abdominal surgery, clinical studies were generally unable to prove a benefit of the robot. While the benefit still remains open to discussion, robotic systems are spreading www.selleckchem.com/products/bv-6.html and are available worldwide in tertiary centers.
Robotic assistance will remain an intensively discussed subject since clinical benefits for most procedures have not yet been proven. The most promising
procedures are those in which the robot enables a laparoscopic approach where open surgery is usually required.”
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“Objective To compare oral health status between renal transplant recipients (RTRs) receiving tacrolimus (Tac) or everolimus (ERL) as immunosuppressive therapy.
Design This study is a cross-sectional study.
Methods Thirty-six RTRs receiving Tac and 22 RTRs receiving
ERL were included in the study. Age, gender, time since transplant and pharmacological data were recorded for both groups. Oral health status was assessed through the evaluation of teeth, periodontal parameters as well as saliva flow rate and pH.
Results RTRs receiving ERL were older than those receiving Tac. No differences were found between groups concerning oral hygiene habits, oral symptoms, smoking habits, unstimulated and stimulated saliva flow rate and pH, clinical attachment level or the number of decayed, missing and filled teeth. However, RTRs receiving ERL presented lower visible plaque index and lower values for bleeding on probing when compared to RTRs receiving Tac. In addition, RTRs receiving ERL presented a gingival index varying from normal to moderate inflammation whereas RTRs receiving Tac presented a gingival index varying from mild to severe inflammation.