European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 36, Issue 4 , Pages 401-404 , October 2008

Is Robotic Surgery Appropriate for Vascular Procedures? Report of 100 Aortoiliac Cases

Received 12 April 2008 ,Accepted 21 June 2008.

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PII: S1078-5884(08)00366-3

doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.06.028

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 36, Issue 4 , Pages 401-404 , October 2008