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MMI completes ‘world’s first’ robotic pre-clinical study in neurosurgery with Symani robotic surgical system

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Medical Microinstruments, a robotics company dedicated to increasing treatment options and improving clinical outcomes for patients with complex conditions, says it has completed a preclinical study that demonstrated the feasibility of the Symani Surgical System in neurosurgical procedures.

Adnan Siddiqui, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and chief medical officer of the Jacobs Institute and Vice Chair and Professor of Neurosurgery in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, successfully repaired a blood vessel in the brain in an animal model using the Symani Surgical System, the first such robotic-assisted microsurgery demonstration in the brain.

Mark Toland, CEO of MMI, says: “Dr Siddiqui’s breakthrough demonstration showed the benefits of robotic precision and control when operating on brain tissue. [Read more…] about MMI completes ‘world’s first’ robotic pre-clinical study in neurosurgery with Symani robotic surgical system

Distalmotion raises $150 million for its robotic surgery system

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Distalmotion has raised $150 million in new financing.

The company says this “significant fundraise reinforces the confidence” of its existing investors led by Revival Healthcare Capital.

Dexter, Distalmotion’s robotic platform, is in day-to-day clinical use in Europe, successfully treating patients across a multitude of complex and high-volume procedures in general surgery, gynecology, urology. [Read more…] about Distalmotion raises $150 million for its robotic surgery system

How has technology development revolutionised healthcare?

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In recent years, the advancement of technology has helped create positive changes for many industries, particularly the healthcare sector.

Technology has always driven the capabilities of healthcare, with innovations and research methods continually helping to secure better outcomes for patients, from the invention of antibiotics, vaccines and anaesthetic, to scanners and defibrillators. But with the digital revolution accelerating faster than ever before, we can expect the benefits to become even greater.

We’ll explore some of the advantages of the technological revolution in healthcare settings. [Read more…] about How has technology development revolutionised healthcare?

Galen Robotics closes oversubscribed $15 Million Series A funding round

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Galen Robotics, which describes itself as a “digital-surgery-as-a-service pioneer”, has completed the first close for an oversubscribed Series A round with $15 million in funding, including investment from Ambix Healthcare Partners, from Menlo Park, California.

Galen Robotics has submitted a new collaborative soft tissue surgical robot, intended to address unmet needs in the market, to FDA for consideration.

Galen plans to level the surgical playing field by erasing large capital expenditures associated with today’s surgical robots. Galen Robotics will be the first surgical robotics company to launch as “as-a-service” using the per-usage disposable model. [Read more…] about Galen Robotics closes oversubscribed $15 Million Series A funding round

Medical Microinstruments introduces even smaller robotic instruments for complex ‘supermicrosurgery’

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Medical Microinstruments, a robotics company developing devices for microsurgery, has launched its new Supermicro NanoWrist instruments for use with the Symani Surgical System, developed specifically to address the challenges of microsurgery.

The new supermicro needle holder and dilator were recently used in clinical procedures in Zürich, Florence, and Salzburg, with successful patient outcomes.

Simon Enzinger, MD, DDS, surgeon at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University Hospital Salzburg, used the new instruments on a procedure called a partial glossectomy, where he raised a lateral arm free flap to replace a large section of a patient’s tongue which required removal due to cancer. [Read more…] about Medical Microinstruments introduces even smaller robotic instruments for complex ‘supermicrosurgery’

Levita Magnetics secures $26 million to advance disruptive surgical robotic system

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Levita Magnetics, on a mission to provide patients with more access to better surgery, has closed its $26 million Series C financing, which will be used to support regulatory and near-term commercial efforts in the United States for its Magnetic-Assisted Robotic Surgery (MARS) platform.

The financing was led by a healthtech investment group managed by seasoned investor Evan Norton, with participation from MedTex Ventures, as well as Invermaster and Carao Ventures, amongst other returning investors. The company also announced the appointment of Maria Sainz as chairwoman to its board of directors.

The MARS platform is designed to deliver the clinical benefits of the company’s first commercial product, the Levita Magnetic Surgical System®, including less pain, faster recovery and fewer scars for patients. [Read more…] about Levita Magnetics secures $26 million to advance disruptive surgical robotic system

Innovations in Dentistry: Navigational Surgery, Robotics, and Nanotechnology

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We are going to start this article with imaginary scenery. So, please indulge us.

Reggie falls and loses two of his teeth. He soon finds it difficult to chew correctly and realizes he might visit the dentist for implants. Coincidentally, his grandmother had to get implants years ago. He remembers how they had to take multiple visits to the dentist and how long it took to fix her smile. Ultimately, Reggie gets discouraged and postpones his visit to the dentist.

This story typically depicts one of the drawbacks of traditional dental procedures, which has been corrected by technological advancements in dentistry over the years. Most dental experts today, like the dentist Steven Shapiro, DMD attests to the benefits of advanced technology such as nanotechnology and robotics in dental surgeries and procedures. [Read more…] about Innovations in Dentistry: Navigational Surgery, Robotics, and Nanotechnology

ExcelsiusGPS robotic system used for brain surgery

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Christus Health has become the first health provider to use a robotic system for brain surgery, describing the ExcelsiusGPS as “a world-class robotic guidance and navigation system”.

The ExcelsiusGPS system, built by Globus Medical, was used in the first Christus Ochsner Health case this week, setting a new standard for robotic neurosurgery procedures in Southwest Louisiana.

Bringing the ExcelsiusGPS to the region was made possible with the help of the Christus Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana Foundation and its generous donors who gifted more than $1.1 million to make the purchase possible. [Read more…] about ExcelsiusGPS robotic system used for brain surgery

Dental Robotics: A Disruptive Technology

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Robotics is gradually taking over the diagnostics and treatment procedures in dental medicine.

Over the years, various techniques have been employed to solve dental problems effectively, and they have all contributed to advancing the practice at various levels.

Now, robotics is becoming the most sought-after solution in the world of dental medicine. This is many thanks to the various advantages and opportunities it offers experts in the industry. [Read more…] about Dental Robotics: A Disruptive Technology

Opinion: Predictions about the surgical robots market

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By Anthony Fernando, CEO and president of Asensus Surgical

Surgery has evolved from open surgery to robotic surgery. Surgical robots can perform complex procedures with geometrical precision, even in anatomical areas that are difficult to reach by human surgeons.

This is resulting in increased demand and adoption of minimally invasive surgeries and is one of the key drivers for the growth of the surgical robotics market.

So here are some predictions that foresee changes in the coming year within the surgical robotics market, telehealth and telesurgery, and augmented intelligence. [Read more…] about Opinion: Predictions about the surgical robots market