Clinical References
The following selected publications support the clinical efficacy of da Vinci® General Surgery.
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Nissen Fundoplication
Stefanidis D, Korndorffer JR, Scott DJ. Robotic Laparoscopic Fundoplication. Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol. 2005 Feb;8(1):71-83. Abstract
Cadiére GB. A Computer-Enhanced Clinical Case Study: Nissen Fundoplication. Results from an unpublished case study documented at St. Pierre Hospital, Belgium. Submitted to Intuitive Surgical in 2000.
Colorectal Resection
D'Annibale A, Morpurgo E, Fiscon V, Trevisan P, Sovernigo G, Orsini C, Guidolin D. Robotic and laparoscopic surgery for treatment of colorectal diseases. Dis Colon Rectum. 2004 Dec;47(12):2162-8. Abstract
Other General Surgery
2004
Corcione F, Esposito C, Cuccurullo D, Settembre A, Miranda N, Amato F, Pirozzi F, Caiazzo P. Advantages and limits of robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery: preliminary experience. Surg Endosc. 2004 Nov 18. Abstract
Hazey JW, Melvin WS. Robot-assisted general surgery. Semin Laparosc Surg. 2004 Jun;11(2):107-12. Abstract
Nguyen NT, Hinojosa MW, Finley D, Stevens M, Paya M. Application of robotics in general surgery: initial experience. Am Surg. 2004 Oct;70(10):914-7. Abstract
2003
Giulianotti PC, Coratti A, Angelini M, Sbrana F, Cecconi S, Balestracci T, Caravaglios G. Guilianotti, Pier Cristoforo Robotics in general surgery: personal experience in a large community hospital. Arch Surg. 2003 Jul;138(7):777-84. . Abstract
Horgan S, Berger RA, Elli EF, Espat NJ. Robotic-assisted minimally invasive transhiatal esophagectomy. Am Surg. 2003 Jul;69(7):624-6. Abstract
Hubens G, Coveliers H, Balliu L, Ruppert M, Vaneerdeweg W. A performance study comparing manual and robotically assisted laparoscopic surgery using the da Vinci system. Surg Endosc. 2003 Oct;17(10):1595-9. Epub 2003 Jul 21. Abstract
Jacob BP, Gagner M. Robotics and general surgery. Surg Clin North Am. 2003 Dec;83(6):1405-19. Review. Abstract
Melvin WS, Needleman BJ, Krause KR, Ellison EC. Robotic resection of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2003 Feb;13(1):33-6. Abstract
Talamini MA, Chapman S, Horgan S, Melvin WS; The Academic Robotics Group. A prospective analysis of 211 robotic-assisted surgical procedures. Surg Endosc. 2003 Oct;17(10):1521-4. Epub 2003 Aug 15. Abstract
2002
Bentas W, Wolfram M, Brautigam R, Binder J. Laparoscopic transperitoneal adrenalectomy using a remote-controlled robotic surgical system. J Endourol. 2002 Aug;16(6):373-6. Abstract
Chapman WH 3rd, Albrecht RJ, Kim VB, Young JA, Chitwood WR Jr. Computer-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy with the da Vinci surgical robot. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2002 Jun;12(3):155-9. Abstract
Desai MM, Gill IS, Kaouk JH, Matin SF, Sung GT, Bravo EL. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Urology. 2002 Dec;60(6):1104-7. Abstract
Horgan S. Robotic Heller Myotomy Decreases Esophageal Perforations. Results from an unpublished case study conducted in 2002. Abstract Full Text
Horgan S, Vanuno D, Sileri P, Cicalese L, Benedetti E. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy for kidney transplantation. Transplantation. 2002 May 15;73(9):1474-9. Abstract
Young JA, Chapman WH 3rd, Kim VB, Albrecht RJ, Ng PC, Nifong LW, Chitwood WR Jr. Robotic-assisted adrenalectomy for adrenal incidentaloma: case and review of the technique. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2002 Apr;12(2):126-30. Abstract
While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci® System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.
For additional information on minimally invasive surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System visit www.davincisurgery.com
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