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Free Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery for the Poor at World Laparoscopy Hospital

Surgeons and Gynecologists at the World Laparoscopy Hospital are offering an innovative way of helping the poor and uninsured patients. The highly skilled surgeons will be providing free minimally invasive surgery too all those who are in need of health care.

8 Jul 2014

Bryan Medical Center Purchases Mazor Robotics’ Renaissance System with Brain Module

Mazor Robotics Ltd., a developer of innovative guidance systems and complementary products, announced today that it has received the first order for its Renaissance system since the commercial launch of the brain surgery module.

From Medtronic 3 Jul 2014

Rapid Adoption of Surgical Robotic Systems May Lead to Adverse Events for Patients

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have found that the risk of patient harm increased two-fold in 2006 – the peak year that teaching hospitals nationwide embraced the pursuit of minimally invasive robotic surgery for prostate cancer. Results of the study are published in the July 2 online issue of JAMA Surgery.

3 Jul 2014

Intuitive Surgical to Sell da Vinci Surgical Systems Directly in Japan

Intuitive Surgical and Adachi Co. Ltd. today announced an agreement to transition Japanese sales, marketing, service, support and training for da Vinci® Systems, instruments and accessories to Intuitive Surgical, a transition that began June 26, 2014. With this agreement, Intuitive Surgical will further expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region.

From Intuitive Surgical, Inc. 2 Jul 2014

OC Hair Restoration Center Offers ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant

Hair loss specialist Ken L. Williams Jr., D.O., proudly announces the availability of the FDA-cleared ARTAS Robotic System at his private practice, the OC Hair Restoration Center, in Irvine, California. Widely respected as a leader in the field of hair restoration, Dr. Williams has practiced medicine in Orange County since 1986.

30 Jun 2014

Xenex Presents Testimony About Germ-Zapping Robot’s Effectiveness in Reducing HAI

Xenex Disinfection Services, the world leader in UV room disinfection systems, testified yesterday before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; Subcommittee on Research and Technology; and Subcommittee on Oversight.

30 Jun 2014

Frost & Sullivan Honors Corindus Vascular Robotics with North American New Product Innovation Award

Corindus Vascular Robotics, the leader in precision vascular robotics, has been named the recipient of the 2014 North American New Product Innovation Award in Interventional Cardiology. The award was established by growth partnership company Frost & Sullivan to recognize visionary innovation and product excellence.

27 Jun 2014

Crowdsourcing Can Effectively Teach Robots to Complete Tasks

University of Washington computer scientists have shown that crowdsourcing can be a quick and effective way to teach a robot how to complete tasks. Instead of learning from just one human, robots could one day query the larger online community, asking for instructions or input on the best way to set the table or water the garden.

27 Jun 2014

McGuire VA Medical Center to Receive Ekso Bionics Robotic Exoskeleton Donated by SoldierSocks Foundation

As the United States prepares to celebrate Independence Day and the intrinsic American values of innovation, freedom and limitless possibility, McGuire VA Medical Center is preparing to receive a bionic exoskeleton that represents many of these same values.

27 Jun 2014

Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci Xi Surgical System Receives CE Mark

Intuitive Surgical, Inc., the global leader in robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, today announced it has received a CE Mark for its da Vinci Xi Surgical System. Achieving this milestone allows the company to market the Xi System in Europe and other countries that require the CE Mark.

From Intuitive Surgical, Inc. 26 Jun 2014