Telemicrosurgery Robot Assisted Microsurgery [Paperback]

The purpose of this book is to define the basis of telemicrosurgery, a new discipline at the border of robotics and microsurgery. After the history of robotics and microsurgery, the robots and their instrumentation will be described. The chapters will explain the training in telemicrosurgery and then propose some experimental paradigms. The first clinical applications for various specialties will be explored. In closing, potential future applications will be discussed.

This book offers an overview of telemicrosurgery, a new discipline at the border of robotics and microsurgery. It explores clinical applications for various specialties as well as examines potential future applications.Preface.- Foreword.- History of microsurgery.- History of telesurgery.- Description of robots.- Instruments.- Set up (portals, insufflation, retractors).-Earthworms.- Vessels.- Nerves.- Free tissue transfert.- Teleendosurgery.- Brachial plexus repair.- Tendon transfert.- Nerve entrapment.- Nerve repair (fascicle).- Brachial plexus.- Skin flaps.- Muscle flaps.- Head and necks.- Urology.- Supermicrosurgery.- Network.

From the reviews:

This book provides valuable insight into the potential, limitations, and future applications of this technology. & this book focuses solely on the microsurgery aspect, making it ideal for microsurgeons and supermicrosurgeons -- both experienced and inexperienced. & This book is the first to address telemicrosurgery, and it provides valuable insights while sharing the experiences of some of the pioneers in this field and their take on the future of this technology. (Anas Eid, Doodys Book Reviews, May, 2013)Drs Bednar, Berner, Liverneaux, Parekattil, Mantovani and Selber are all involved in the board of the Robotic Assisted Microsurgical & Endoscopy Society (RAMSES, http://www.roboticmicrosurgeons.org/meetings/2011/default.aspx).

The purpose of this book is to define the basis of telemicrosurgery, a new discipllc-