The History of Robotic Surgery
This industrial robot was the first used in neurosurgery in 1985.
What is the PUMA 560?
This procedure uses cameras and small instruments to treat joint issues.
What is arthroscopy?
Robots will allow for patient-specific surgical plans using this imaging technology.
What is 3D imaging?
The precision achieved by orthopedic robots can reach this level.
What is sub-millimeter accuracy?
The first FDA-approved robotic surgical platform for general laparoscopic surgery.
What is the da Vinci Surgical System?
Two common surgeries in orthopedics for improved mobility and pain relief.
What are joint replacements and spinal decompressions?
Future surgical robots designed to assist surgeons directly.
What are cobots?
One major downside of robotic surgery for smaller hospitals.
What is high cost?
This company developed the Symani Surgical System, the first FDA-approved robot for microsurgery in 2024.
What is Medical Microinstruments or MMI?
This orthopedic procedure is common for athletes recovering from ACL injuries.
What is ACL reconstruction?
Compact, portable systems are a solution to bring surgeries to these types of locations.
What are clinics or remote care facilities?
Robots track surgical metrics and improve outcomes with this technology.
What is AI or artificial intelligence?
In 2019, these two companies entered the surgical robotics market, challenging Intuitive Surgical.
What are Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson?
The accuracy demanded for these procedures ensures structural integrity and healing.
What are bone grafting and implant placements?
This technology will enable real-time adjustments during robotic surgeries.
What is advanced AI algorithms?
This term describes the adaptability challenge robots face in unexpected situations.
What is flexibility?