telepresence surgery

telepresence surgery

robotic surgery performed under the supervision of a surgeon remote from the patient.

Synonym(s): telesurgery

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Nintendo surgery

A popular term for a long-distance surgical procedure performed with video-game-like controls (i.e., “Nintendo” controls), guided by laparoscopy and live video, and facilitated by miniaturised tools and computerised technologies. The operator is located at a distance (across the room or in another time zone) from a “tight” operating field.

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Surgery performed at a distance from the patient, which is enabled by advanced robotics, computer technology and, when distances from the surgeon to the patient are great, robust formats for data transmission.

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telepresence surgery

Telesurgery An evolving format for laparoscopic procedures, in which the surgeon is located at a distance from the Pt and operates using a joystick held in place by a 'confederate' at the Pt's bedside. See Robotic surgery.

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