Trial Clinic-Dr. Bernardo Martinez-robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, endovascular surgery, endoscopic surgery

Protocol DV2003

IDE G030039

Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of Computer Enhanced Robotic System (daVinci ®) in Infrarenal Aortic Reconstruction for Aneurysmal Disease

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved to conduct a clinical study to determine the feasibility of performing computer-assisted endoscopic infrarenal aortic reconstruction for aortic aneurysmal disease and aorto- iliac occlusive disease using the Intuitive Surgical, Inc.'s daVinci Surgical System.

The aortic reconstructive procedure will be performed with an open midline incision. The daVinci Surgical System will be used to dissect and perform the reconstruction.

Research Papers

Progressive Endolaparoscopic Vascular Training in a Computerized Enhanced Instrumentation Based on Outcome Measurements.
Development of Intitutional Training and Credential Requirements for Computer Enhanced Technology: The First Year
Enhanced patient Safety with Computer Assisted Instrumentation During Endoscopic Transaxillary First Rib Resection for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: An Initial Experience.

In 2005 - 2007,
Dr. Bernardo Martinez has presented topics at the following conferences:

Minimally Invasive Robotic Association (MIRA) Congress.” Computer- Assisted Instrumentation during Endoscopic Transaxillary First Rib Resection for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Safe Alternate Approach”. New York City, January 2007.

The International Endovascular Laparoscopic Congress (IELC).“ Endolaparoscopic Vascular Training: Comparison of Outcomes Measures Between Experienced and Novice Surgeons.”. Bronx, (New York), November 15, 2006

The International Endovascular Laparoscopic Congress (IELC).“ Minimally Invasive Alternatives for Aortic Reconstruction: Outcomes for Endolaparoscopic Repair. Bronx, (New York), November 15, 2006

32nd Annual Veith Symposium. Vascular and Endovascular Issues, Techniques, Horizons. "Video Assisted First Rib Resection: Is It Easier Or Better?", New York City,
(November 17-20, 2005)

Controversies and Updates in Vascular and Cardiovascular Surgery Conference, Paris, France (January, 2005)