Journal article
Is Telesurgery a New Reality? Our Experience with Laparoscopic and Percutaneous Procedures
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive surgery offers many advantages, but its correct practice is associated with a steep learning curve. Telesurgery allows a surgeon at a remote site to guide and teach surgeons at a primary site by utilizing robotic devices, telecommunications, and video technology, thereby reducing complications.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: From September 1998 to July 2000, 17 procedures were telementored between two sites 9230 km apart: …
Authors
Bove P; Stoianovici D; Micali S; Patriciu A; Grassi N; Jarrett TW; Vespasiani G; Kavoussi LR
Journal
Journal of Endourology, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 137–142
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert
Publication Date
4 2003
DOI
10.1089/089277903321618699
ISSN
0892-7790