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Robotic Microsurgery

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Microsurgery has long been a challenging field for surgeons. Many attempts have been made to ameliorate this technique. One of the most remarkable advancements in this field was made by robotic platforms. Absent tremor, improved precision, increased optical magnification, and optimizable instrumentation are the primary advantages of these platforms. On the other hand, maintenance and overall cost still appear to be limiting factors. In this chapter, we covered novel advancements in robotic microsurgery and existing technologies that are available for a more convenient microsurgical experience.

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  1. Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Onuralp Ergun

  2. Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

    Ahmet Gudeloglu

  3. Avant Concierge Urology, University of Central Florida, Winter Garden, FL, USA

    Sijo J. Parekattil

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Ergun, O., Gudeloglu, A., Parekattil, S.J. (2023). Robotic Microsurgery. In: Manzano, J.P., Ferreira, L.M. (eds) Robotic Surgery Devices in Surgical Specialties. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35102-0_15

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