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Patient injuries and malfunctions associated with robotic prostatectomy: review of the manufacturer and user facility device experience database
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Work-system interventions in robotic-assisted surgery: a systematic review exploring the gap between challenges and solutions
The introduction of a robot into the surgical suite changes the dynamics of the work-system, creating new opportunities for both success and failure. An extensive amount of research has identified a range of b...
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Barriers to safety and efficiency in robotic surgery docking
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Addressing misconceptions of flow disruption studies in “Is non-stop always better? Examining assumptions behind the concept of flow disruptions in studies of robot-assisted surgery”
This letter to the editor provides a response to “Is non-stop always better? Examining assumptions behind the concept of flow disruptions in studies of robot-assisted surgery.” The authors provide much needed ...