Robotic Surgery Blooms in The New Era of Precision Medicine

Robotic surgery is revolutionizing the field of medicine, delivering unmatched precision, control, and outcomes in surgical procedures. As technology advances, the integration of robotics into surgery represents a major leap forward in precision medicine. By facilitating minimally invasive procedures, enhancing visualization, and reducing the recovery period, robotic surgery is establishing a new standard in patient care.

Implementing robotic systems in healthcare treatment enables surgeons to perform highly complex procedures with enhanced precision and control, such as robotic kidney surgery, robotic cardiac surgery, and joint replacement surgery. According to the International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer-Assisted Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 1, published on 26 September 2020, estimated that around 84.2% of urological procedures are robotic in the United Kingdom, and 1 million surgeries worldwide were minimally invasive robotic surgeries. The numbers were expected to skyrocket by 2025.

Robotic surgeries, well-known for their seamless and precise procedures, often result in smaller incisions, less pain, and a shorter recovery period. This innovation is especially beneficial for delicate procedures involving the brain, heart, and spine. The reduced trauma to the body enables patients to return to their normal routines much sooner than with traditional surgery methods.

1. Since its development in 1999 by Intuitive Surgical, the da Vinci System has remained a leader in the robotic surgical industry. The integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence into robotic medical devices has enabled the da Vinci System to be applied across various specialties, including thoracic, urology, and general surgeries.

2. The Mako Robotic Arm system, developed by Stryker, is specialized for knee and hip joint replacement surgery.

3. Zimmer Biomet developed the ROSA robotics platform, a versatile system that integrates data analytics and artificial intelligence to deliver real-time insights. The ROSA ONE Brain model, for instance, aids surgeons in performing complex neurosurgical procedures, while the ROSA Knee System assists with bone resections during total knee replacements and evaluates the condition of soft tissue.

   
   

While fully autonomous surgery is still on the horizon, the benefits promised are transformative. By combining the precision of robotics with the analytical power of AI, autonomous surgery has the potential to revolutionize patient care, making surgeries safer, more efficient, and more accessible to people around the world. As technology continues to evolve, the future of autonomous surgery could very well become a cornerstone of modern healthcare.