Kyle H. Sheetz

Sep 18, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Kyle H. Sheetz |Justin B. Dimick

Robotic or Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy—Safety First—Reply In Reply The rapid adoption of robotic-assisted cholecystectomy in the US and other countries has allowed for accumulation of better evidence on its outcomes compared with other surgical approaches. This has amplified debate about if or where this new technology may fit into surgeons’ tool kits to help patients who need a cholecystectomy.

Mar 22, 2024 | statnews.com | Kyle H. Sheetz |Robert Wachter

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Mar 22, 2024 | everand.com | Kyle H. Sheetz |Robert Wachter

Opinion: STAT+: Medical devices makers are trying to take a page from Uber’s playbook When it comes to device makers, regulators and payers should be on the lookout for Uber-like behavior — including aggressive marketing strategies. In a recent of U.S. companies, medical device makers reported spending $31 million on average to bring a new product to market under the Food and Drug Administration’s 510(k) pathway for those similar to devices already approved.

Mar 6, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Kyle H. Sheetz |Dana A. Telem

Robotics for Emergency General Surgery—Selecting the Right Tool Robotic Technology in Emergency General Surgery Cases Nicole Lunardi, MD, MSPH; Aida Abou-Zamzam, BA; Katherine L. Florecki, MD; Swathikan Chidambaram, BSc, MBBS; I-Fan Shih, PhD; Alistair J. Kent, MD; Bellal Joseph, MD; James P. Byrne, MD, PhD; Joseph V.

Feb 28, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Stanley Kalata |Kyle H. Sheetz

Common Bile Duct Injury in Cholecystectomy—Reply In Reply We are glad that this study has stimulated important discussions within the surgical community around the role of robotic-assisted cholecystectomy.1 There are 3 main areas in which, based on both written and informal commentary, greater context may enhance future discussions that have immediate implications for clinical practice.