Robotics in urologic surgery /

This new reference is the first of its kind devoted to the exploding area of robotic-assisted urologic surgery. It covers setting up robotics and instrumentation, as well as adapting laparoscopic equipment to this exciting new technology. It also guides you through a full range of robotic procedures...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Smith, Joseph A., Jr., 1949-, Tewari, Ashutosh
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Philadelphia : Saunders/Elsevier, ©2008.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This new reference is the first of its kind devoted to the exploding area of robotic-assisted urologic surgery. It covers setting up robotics and instrumentation, as well as adapting laparoscopic equipment to this exciting new technology. It also guides you through a full range of robotic procedures including prostatectomy, which is experiencing significant success and patient satisfaction by using robotic technology, as well as nephrectomy, adrenalectomy, vasovasostomy, and pediatric procedures. Full color illustrations help familiarize you with the latest surgical techniques and instrumentation. Cuts patient recovery time in half with coverage of robotic assisted prostatectomy. Covers all urologic procedures that are adaptable to robotic technology with chapters on cystectomy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy, vasovasostomy, and adrenalectomy. Offers full color images of procedures to enhance surgical concepts.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 182 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.