The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 291-301 , May 2009

Evolving Role and Current State of Robotics in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

  • Arnold P. Advincula, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author: Arnold P. Advincula, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Medical Center, L 4000 Women's Hospital, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
    • ,
  • Karen Wang, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York

Received 19 November 2008 ,Accepted 6 March 2009.

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 Financial Disclosure: Dr. Advincula is a consultant for Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, California.

 The authors have no commercial, proprietary, or financial interest in the products or companies described in this article.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2009.03.003

The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 291-301 , May 2009

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