Robot-assisted Tactile Sensing for Minimally Invasive Tumor Localization

2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (9) ◽  
pp. 1118-1133 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.L. Trejos ◽  
J. Jayender ◽  
M.T. Perri ◽  
M.D. Naish ◽  
R.V. Patel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Tactile Sensing ◽  
Tumor Localization ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Invasive Tumor

Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Resection of an Insulinoma: Report of an Unusual Case and Review of the Literature

2007 ◽  
Vol 73 (5) ◽  
pp. 520-524
Author(s):  
Bruce J. Gutelius ◽  
Mary T. Korytkowski ◽  
Sally E. Carty ◽  
Giselle G. Hamad
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Tumor Resection ◽  
Insulin Level ◽  
Spiral Ct ◽  
Tumor Localization ◽  
Endocrine Tumors ◽  
C Peptide ◽  
Invasive Tumor ◽  
Effective Treatment Modality ◽  
Independent Indicator

Insulinomas are rare endocrine tumors that are usually diagnosed by inappropriate elevations in insulin and C-peptide during hypoglycemia. We report a case of a surgically confirmed insulinoma diagnosed by a mild elevation in proinsulin with suppressed insulin and C-peptide at the time of hypoglycemia during a supervised fast. A supervised fast with serial measurements of plasma glucose, insulin, and C-peptide was performed in a patient with documented hypoglycemia. Proinsulin was measured at the beginning and end of the fast. Tumor localization was accomplished with spiral CT, magnetic resonance imaging, and endoscopic ultrasound. Minimally invasive tumor resection was performed. The presence of an insulinoma was confirmed on the basis of a minimally elevated proinsulin level with a suppressed insulin level at the time of symptomatic hypoglycemia. Tumor resection was performed without complications, resulting in resolution of the hypoglycemia. This case demonstrates the importance of measuring proinsulin as a routine component of the 72-hour fast for detection of an insulinoma. Even mild elevations in circulating proinsulin can be an independent indicator of aberrant insulin secretion during hypoglycemia. Once the diagnosis of insulinoma is made and tumor localization is achieved, minimally invasive tumor resection is a safe and effective treatment modality.

Robotic Techniques for Minimally Invasive Tumor Localization

2010 ◽  
pp. 469-496 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael D. Naish ◽  
Rajni V. Patel ◽  
Ana Luisa Trejos ◽  
Melissa T. Perri ◽  
Richard A. Malthaner
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Tumor Localization ◽  
Invasive Tumor

scholarly journals Implementation of Tactile Sensing for Palpation in Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery: A Review

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2490-2501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelizaveta Konstantinova ◽  
Allen Jiang ◽  
Kaspar Althoefer ◽  
Prokar Dasgupta ◽  
Thrishantha Nanayakkara
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive Surgery ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Invasive Surgery ◽  
Tactile Sensing ◽  
Robot Assisted

Robot-Assisted Off-Pump Minimally Invasive Reoperative Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Case Report

2004 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. E533-E534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy P. Martens ◽  
Marco M. Hefti ◽  
Robert Kalimi ◽  
Craig R. Smith ◽  
Michael Argenziano
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Bypass Grafting ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Artery Bypass Grafting ◽  
Off Pump
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