#robotic-surgery

#robotic-surgery

Leading robotic urological surgeon Professor Prokar Dasgupta said it felt 'almost as if I was there' as he carried out a prostrate removal on Paul Buxton. The cancer patient, 62, said it had been a 'no-brainer' to take part and become 'part of medical history'. It is hoped that remote robotic surgery could spare future patients the 'vast expense and inconvenience' of travelling for treatment, and help deliver better healthcare to people in more remote locations.

The integration of generative artificial intelligence and machine learning into robotic surgical systems like Da Vinci is advancing towards fully autonomous surgical robots capable of performing procedures independently.

Automated surgery shows potential, evidenced by a study where an AI-trained robot successfully conducted pig gall bladder operations with a 100% success rate, showcasing efficient performance.

Dr. Stephen Milan highlighted the significance of early detection, saying: "An ION robotic bronchoscopy allows me to go after nodules that are less than a centimeter in size. That is where survivorship is best, because you are catching cancer at the earliest possible stage."