Phase I study of a new tablet-based image guided surgical system in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

The Use of Three-dimensional Visualization Techniques for Prostate Procedures: A Systematic Review

“…A total of nine studies introduced the use of 3D reconstructed images or printed models, including one for prostate Bx and eight for RP [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]. Wang et al [9] reported the use of 3D printed models to assist in cognitive fusion prostate Bx.…”

“…Only one pT3b patient (1/10) harbored a positive margin of 1 mm at the apex and subsequently received radiotherapy. Kratiras et al [14] introduced an innovative tabletbased image navigation surgical system in robot-assisted RP in a feasibility study (phase 1). This system consisted of a touch-screen computer, a magnetic field generator, position sensors, and a tracking system.…”

A Systematic Review of New Imaging Technologies for Robotic Prostatectomy: From Molecular Imaging to Augmented Reality

“…A phase I study by Kratiras et al using a tablet-based image guidance system that mapped the preoperative MRI to the patient revealed that such solutions are mainly used during challenging steps of RARP at the bladder neck and apical dissection as well as during nerve sparing [ 14 ].…”

Anatomical Considerations for Improvement of Side Effects of Radical Prostatectomy: The Influence of Robotic Surgery

“…In their study, Porpiglia and colleagues have reported that using a 3D model to guide resection during robotic prostatectomy has led to a reduction of positive surgical margin rates in pT3 disease (5.7% in the 3D group versus 26.7% in the control group, p < 0.05) [67]. Another study used a tablet computer to provide real time mapping to aid in identification and preservation of important anatomical structures during RARP in four patients [68].…”