Chapter 23: Application of Robotics: Medical Robotics (Surgical Robots, Rehabilitation Robots)
Abstract : Medical robotics, encompassing surgical and rehabilitation robots, is transforming healthcare by enhancing precision, dexterity, and visualization in surgery, and aiding in patient recovery and mobility . Surgical Robots: Enhanced Precision and Dexterity: Robotic systems like the da Vinci Surgical System allow surgeons to perform complex procedures with greater precision and dexterity, often through smaller incisions, leading to minimally invasive surgery. Improved Visualization: Robotic systems provide surgeons with enhanced visualization of the surgical site, allowing for better navigation and control during procedures. Applications: Robotic surgery is used in various specialties, including general surgery, urology, orthopedic surgery, and pediatric surgery, to name a few. Examples of Robotic Surgery: Appendectomy, colectomy, gallbladder removal, gastric bypass, hernia repair, hysterectomy, mitral valve repair, and pancreatectom...