What is Robot Assisted Thoracic Surgery Robot assisted thoracic surgery is a procedure in which robotic arms and surgical instruments are used to perform complex procedures through small incisions. During surgery, the surgeon sits at a console in the operating room and uses controls at the console to move the robotic arms. Surgical instruments are …
What is Robot Assisted Ureterolysis and Pyeloplasty Robotic assisted ureterolysis and pyeloplasty are two procedures to remove a blockage in the ureter or the ureteropelvic junction (UPJ). Ureters are tubes that connect the organs that make urine (kidneys) to the organ that stores urine (bladder). The UPJ is the connection between the ureter and part …
What is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a bacterial infection that spreads to people through contact with certain ticks. The illness causes flu-like symptoms and a reddish-purple rash. The illness does not spread from person to person (is not contagious). When this condition is not treated right away, it can quickly become …
What is Rosacea Rosacea is a long-term (chronic) condition that affects the skin of the face, including the cheeks, nose, brow, and chin. This condition can also affect the eyes. Rosacea causes blood vessels near the surface of the skin to enlarge, which results in redness. What are the causes? The cause of this condition …
What is Roseola (Exanthem subitum) Roseola is a common viral infection that causes a high fever and a rash. It occurs most often in children who are between the ages of 6 months and 3 years old. Roseola is also called roseola infantum, sixth disease, and exanthem subitum. Interesting Facts of Exanthem subitum Exanthem subitum …
What is Rotator Cuff Tear Rotator cuff tear is a partial or complete tear of the cord-like bands (tendons) that connect muscle to bone in the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint and keep the upper arm bone (humerus) in the shoulder socket. The …
What is Rotator Cuff Tendinitis Rotator cuff tendinitis is inflammation of the tough, cord-like bands that connect muscle to bone (tendons) in the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff includes all of the muscles and tendons that connect the arm to the shoulder. The rotator cuff holds the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) in the …