MedCity News August 30, 2021
The goal is not to enable a robot to perform complex surgeries without human involvement. But using surgical robotics to democratize access to quality care to underserved communities is an outcome that we can achieve and which the world needs.
Since the first robot-assisted surgery was performed 35 years ago, there have been major advancements and refinements in robotic minimally invasive surgery. Today’s surgical robots are able to perform abdominal procedures with smaller incisions, reducing post-operative complications and improving patient outcomes.
But just as important are the innovations around the collection of real-time data for interoperative feedback. Today’s surgical robots are equipped with dozens of miniature sensors which can measure force exerted, position and motion of the robot’s arms inside...
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