Open AccessRobotics and surgery: A sustainable relationship?
Author(s) -
Ankur Khajuria
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v3.i3.265
Subject(s) - medicine , robotics , artificial intelligence , robotic surgery , laparoscopy , surgery , robot , computer science
Robotic surgery is increasingly being employed to overcome the disadvantages associated with use of conventional techniques such as laparoscopy. However, despite significant promise, there are some clear disadvantages and robust evidence base supporting the use of robotic assistance remains lacking. In this paper, the advantages and drivers for robotics will be discussed, its drawbacks and its future role in surgery.