Severe and Long‐Lasting Neuropsychiatric Symptoms After Mild Respiratory Symptoms Caused By COVID‐19: A Case Report

Case Presentation 55‐year‐old female with COVID‐19 accompanied by mild respiratory symptoms showed delusion, psychomotor excitement, and poor communication ability during quarantine outside the hospital. Considering her diminished respiratory symptoms, her neuropsychiatric symptoms were initially regarded as psychogenic reactions. However, as she showed progressive disturbance of consciousness accompanied by an abnormal electroencephalogram. Medical History Physical Examination […]

Magnetic-assisted robotic surgery: initial case series of reduced-port robotic prostatectomy

Magnetic-assisted robotic surgery

Introduction Robotic urologic surgery demonstrates advantages of decreased blood loss and improved post-operative recovery compared to open surgery. Tissue retraction is a complicated process achieved with patient positioning and the use of additional ports and instrumentation. Magnetic actuation of laparoscopic surgical equipment has demonstrated safety and efficacy. The Levita™ Magnetic Surgical System, a novel magnetic […]