Open AccessRobotic Surgery Advantages and Challenges
Author(s) -
Alireza Mirbagheri,
Mehrnaz Aghanouri
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
frontiers in biomedical technologies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2345-5837
pISSN - 2345-5829
DOI - 10.18502/fbt.v9i1.8138
Subject(s) - robotic surgery , laparoscopy , open surgery , medicine , laparoscopic surgery , general surgery , medical physics , surgery , computer science
The interest in using robotic surgery especially for gynecology, gastroenterology, and urology is increasing every day as this technology is expected to be the first line of surgery in many medical fields in the near future. This attentiveness is due to the unique features of this method and its advantages over open surgery and laparoscopy technique. Knowing curiously about robotic surgery, its components, characteristics, advantages, and challenges is crucial to be prepared for such huge evolution and to be engaged in the advancement of this new technology.