Vladimir Sinkov, MD, recently completed his 100th spine surgery using the ExcelsiusGPS robot.
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Think Surgical is partnering with Concordia University in Montreal to develop artificial intelligence algorithms for robotic surgery.
Robert Rice, MD, recently completed the first tumor biopsy with the ExcelsiusGPS Cranial Solutions at Bristol (Tenn.) Regional Medical Center.
Two France-based robotics companies are partnering to create a knee replacement system.
Valley Health has implemented Stryker's Mako robot for joint replacements at Winchester (Va.) Medical Center and Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal, W.Va., the Royal Examiner reported April 25.
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Cambridge (Minn.) Medical Center has added the Stryker Mako knee and hip replacement robotic arm, County News Review reported April 24.
Spinal device company Accelus recently appointed Kevin Foley, MD, as its first chief robotics officer.
The Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute has added six robots to its surgical arsenal.
Christus Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth in Beaumont has added a spine robot to assist surgeons with the implantation of pedicle screws among other techniques, ABC and NBC affiliate KBMT reported April 13.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health became the first in southwest Florida to add the ExcelsiusGPS robot for spine surgery.