About this ebook
The field of robotic surgery is dynamic and fascinating. Surgical robots currently perform a wide range of procedures across a diverse group of specialties, and they have proven to exhibit a number of significant advantages over manual surgeries, including increased precision, less blood loss and pain, and shorter recovery times. In a rapidly changing world of technology, healthcare organizations may find it difficult to determine how to incorporate robotically-assisted surgical techniques into their systems..
Essentials of Robotic Surgery provides comprehensive, detailed analysis of the current developments in robotically assisted surgery. Covered in the book are the most notable, current surgical applications, from coronary revascularization to prostate surgery, from the lungs and esophagus to the uterus, from sleep apnea to head and neck cancer..
Edited by Drs. Manak Sood and Stefan W. Leichtle, this book details the history of robotic surgical technologies and techniques, while looking ahead to the possibilities contained within future applications. Essentials of Robotic Surgery is an ideal resource for healthcare professionals who are considering whether robotic surgeries may be right for their organization.
About the author
Manak Sood, MD, received his medical degree from Albany Medical College School of Medicine in 1992. He completed his residency at St. Barnabus Medical Center and attended Indiana University School of Medicine for his fellowship in thoracic surgery. Dr. Sood specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive MAZE procedures. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He currently practices at the Michigan Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI) of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
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Stefan W. Leichtle, MD, is currently a senior resident in General Surgery at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He received his medical degree at the Technical University Munich after attending the Universities of Erlangen-Nuremberg and Munich in Germany. Dr. Leichtle’s scholarly interests include healthcare policy and outcomes research. He is actively involved in local and regional quality improvement initiatives, and has published several scientific manuscripts. Additionally, Dr. Leichtle has received numerous awards for regional and national presentations of his research. Clinically, he is interested in trauma surgery and surgical critical care, and is actively involved in trauma education and quality improvement.
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Stefan W. Leichtle, MD, is currently a senior resident in General Surgery at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He received his medical degree at the Technical University Munich after attending the Universities of Erlangen-Nuremberg and Munich in Germany. Dr. Leichtle’s scholarly interests include healthcare policy and outcomes research. He is actively involved in local and regional quality improvement initiatives, and has published several scientific manuscripts. Additionally, Dr. Leichtle has received numerous awards for regional and national presentations of his research. Clinically, he is interested in trauma surgery and surgical critical care, and is actively involved in trauma education and quality improvement.
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