Remember Marvin, the paranoid ‘droid from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy? The poor thing could solve the problems of the Universe three times over, but couldn’t seem to shake his own downhearted outlook. Who can really blame him, though? This failed robotic prototype possessed the “brain the size of a planet,” yet was never [...]

After you and your doctor made the decision that you need surgery, regardless of the reason, surgery is always something to prepare for. It is normal to feel nervous before surgery. You should know that whether it’s orthopedic surgery, heart surgery, or any other surgical procedure, the operation is carefully planned by the hospital and [...]

When we tell patients that we recommend using our surgical robot to perform their minimally invasive procedure, it’s not always followed by nods of approval and a trusting smile.  Many patients are apprehensive about surgery in general, but become especially nervous when they hear the words “surgical robot.” However, in reality surgically-assisted robotic procedures are [...]