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ReviewClinics in colon and rectal surgery2013

Use of robotics in colon and rectal surgery.

Michael J Pucci, Alec C Beekley

Abstract readReview
In one paragraph

Review in Clinics in colon and rectal surgery, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Review
  2. Article
  3. Article
  4. Observational
  5. The evolution of image-guided lumbosacral spine surgery.Annals of translational medicine · 2015
    Review
  6. Article
  7. Pathologic processing of the total mesorectal excision.Clinics in colon and rectal surgery · 2015
    Review
  8. Article
  9. Article
  10. Robotic surgery for rectal cancer: A systematic review of current practice.World journal of gastrointestinal oncology · 2014
    Article
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Michael J PucciDepartment of Surgery, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Alec C BeekleyDepartment of Surgery, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The pace of innovation in the field of surgery continues to accelerate. As new technologies are developed in combination with industry and clinicians, specialized patient care improves. In the field of colon and rectal surgery, robotic systems offer clinicians many alternative ways to care for patients. From having the ability to round remotely to improved visualization and dissection in the operating room, robotic assistance can greatly benefit clinical outcomes. Although the field of robotics in surgery is still in its infancy, many groups are actively investigating technologies that will assist clinicians in caring for their patients. As these technologies evolve, surgeons will continue to find new and innovative ways to utilize the systems for improved patient care and comfort.

Indexed as

colorectal surgeryrobotic-assisted surgeryrobotics

Identifiers

PMID24436647
PMCPMC3699138

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