Kidney Stones/Robotic Surgery Update (Part 2)


About the Video: Kidney stones are usually a very painful condition. About 1 in 10 Americans suffer from kidney stones at some point in their lives. This program examines the diagnosis and treatment kidney stones, as well as ways to prevent them. The second part of the show looks at some new ways robotic surgery is helping to treat kidney tumors and other conditions. Part two of this two-part program specifically addresses the following topics: Robotic surgery Kidney tumor surgery Robotic surgery benefits for patients Surgical robot dexterity Conditions treated with robotic surgery Future of robotic surgery About the Expert: Dr. James Borin is a urologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, where he is director of the robotic surgery program. Dr. Borin is also an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Related Links: Dr. James Borin www.umm.edu Kidney Stones/Robotic Surgery Update (Part 1) www.youtube.com UM Division of Urology www.umm.edu UM Robotic Surgery Program www.umm.edu Robot-Assisted Urological Procedures www.umm.edu Distributed by Tubemogul.

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