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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024

Robotic-assisted plate fixation of the anterior acetabulum - clinical description of a new technique.

Koroush Kabir, Friedrich-Carl von Rundstedt, Jonas Roos, Martin Gathen

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Article in Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Feasibility study of a robot-assisted endoscopic technique for plate osteosyntheses of the acetabulum and anterior pelvic ring.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Koroush KabirCentre of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Helios University Clinic Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany.
Friedrich-Carl von RundstedtDepartment of Urology, Helios University Hospital Wuppertal, University of Witten/Herdecke, Wuppertal, Germany.
Jonas RoosDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital of Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, Bonn, 53127, Germany. Jonas.roos@ukbonn.de.
Martin GathenDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital of Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, Bonn, 53127, Germany.
Helios Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal · DEUniversity Hospital Bonn · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionWe present a detailed procedure for the robotic-assisted plate osteosynthesis of an anterior acetabular fracture. The purpose of this work was to describe a robotic-assisted minimally invasive technique as a possible method for reducing complications, pain, and hospitalization. Another goal was to present technical recommendations and to assess potential pitfalls and problems of the new surgical approach.

methodsSurgery was performed in an interdisciplinary setting by an experienced orthopedic surgeon and a urologist. The DaVinci System with standard instruments was used. Reduction was achieved through indirect traction of a pin that was introduced into the femoral neck and direct manipulation via the plate. The plate position and fixation were achieved through 7 additional minimally invasive incisions.

resultsThe technique has multiple advantages, such as no detachment of the rectus abdominal muscle, a small skin incision, and minimal blood loss. Furthermore, this approach might lower the incidence of hernia formation, infection, and postoperative pain. DISCUSSION: We see the presented technique as a demanding yet progressive and innovative surgical method for treating acetabular fractures with indications for anterior plate fixation.

trial registrationThe study was approved by the local institutional review board (Nr. 248/18).

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AcetabulumBone PlatesFracture Fixation, InternalFractures, BoneRobotic Surgical ProceduresAdultFemaleHumansMaleMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresAcetabulumMinimally invasive approachPelvic ringPlate fixationRobotic-assisted surgery

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PMID38644485
PMCPMC11034051
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