A Review of the Role of Robotics in Surgery: To DaVinci and Beyond!
Patrick Probst
Abstract
Since its inception in 1985, robotic surgery has evolved into a mainstream surgical approach that has become virtually synonymous with minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and adopted across several specialties offering decreased patient morbidity and improved post-operative outcomes. This article discusses the current role of robotics in MIS and its varied applications, prevalence in the community and the future of the field.
Topics & Concepts
RoboticsMainstreamRobotic surgeryArtificial intelligenceInvasive surgeryMedicineField (mathematics)Medical physicsComputer scienceSurgeryRobotPolitical scienceMathematicsPure mathematicsLawMinimally Invasive Surgical TechniquesSurgical Simulation and TrainingHernia repair and management