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Features and Capabilities
• Enhanced Precision: The robotic arms are capable of translating the surgeon’s hand movements into precise,
scaled motions, offering improved dexterity and accuracy during surgical procedures. The robotic instruments
can make precise incisions, sutures, and delicate maneuvers in a minimally invasive manner.
• 3D Visualisation: The surgical robot provides a high-definition 3D visualisation system that offers a magnified,
detailed view of the surgical site. This allows surgeons to have a better understanding of anatomical structures,
enhancing their ability to perform complex procedures.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery: Robotic systems enable surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures with
greater precision. Smaller incisions result in reduced trauma, less pain, shorter recovery times, and reduced risk
of complications for patients.
• Teleoperation and Remote Surgery: With the advancement of robotics, teleoperation and remote surgery
have become possible. Surgeons can remotely operate robotic systems to perform surgeries in distant locations,
enabling access to specialised medical expertise and reducing geographical barriers in healthcare delivery.
• Augmented Reality and Decision Support: Robotics in medicine also incorporates augmented reality and
decision support systems. Surgeons can overlay virtual images or guidance onto the surgical field to aid in
navigation, tissue identification, and precise localisation of anatomical structures.
Benefits
• Improved Surgical Outcomes: The precision and enhanced visualisation provided by surgical robotics systems
result in improved surgical outcomes, such as reduced complications, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery
times for patients.
• Increased Surgical Capabilities: Robotic systems expand the surgical capabilities of healthcare professionals.
Surgeons can perform complex procedures with greater ease and precision, reaching anatomical areas that may
be challenging to access with traditional surgical approaches.
• Reduced Trauma and Pain: Minimally invasive robotic procedures result in smaller incisions, reduced tissue
damage, and less postoperative pain compared to open surgeries. Patients experience faster healing and can
return to their normal activities more quickly.
• Remote Access to Expertise: Robotic systems enable teleoperation and remote surgery, allowing surgeons to
provide specialised care to patients in remote or underserved areas. Patients can benefit from expert medical
opinions and procedures without the need to travel long distances.
• Training and Education: Surgical robotics systems provide a valuable platform for training and education.
Surgeons can practice complex procedures in a controlled environment, enhancing their skills and ensuring
standardised training across different healthcare institutions.
A few more examples of Medical and Healthcare Robots
• Rehabilitation Robots: Rehabilitation robots assist in the recovery and rehabilitation process for patients
with mobility impairments. These robots help patients regain muscle strength, coordination, and motor skills.
For instance, exoskeleton robots can be worn by individuals with spinal cord injuries to provide support and
facilitate movement during therapy sessions.
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