How AI and Robotics are Impacting Surgeries

Alex D'Souza, Medical Tech Outlook | Thursday, April 15, 2021

Robotics and AI have proven to be valuable assets for surgeons worldwide by improving surgery outcomes and impacting countless.

FREMONT, CA: Robots have been introduced into the operating room (OR) due to technological advancements and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Robotic surgery is a ground-breaking concept that combines the skills of experienced surgeons with cutting-edge computer technology.

The Significance of Robotic Surgery in the OR

Precision, quick assistance, and the surgeon's experience are essential in the operating room. Surgical robots are used in such situations. A surgical robot is a computer-controlled system that assists in manipulating and placement surgical instruments, allowing the surgeon to focus entirely on the delicate parts of the surgery. Surgical robots have unrivaled speed and movement control, reducing hand tremors and preventing unintended hand movements. It enables the surgeon to operate with greater flexibility, precision, agility, and control, particularly during physically exhausting surgeries.

Robotic Surgery and AI

When it comes to the advancement of robotic surgery, artificial intelligence (AI) is a critical component. Artificial intelligence-based algorithms, together with the precision and control of surgical robots, are transforming the way people think about surgery to this day. With the assistance of deep machine learning data, it has the potential to streamline the medium of interaction between surgical robots and surgeons.

For example, it can identify and evaluate a surgeon's movements and patterns during surgery and then translate those movements and patterns into actionable commands for the robot. As a result, AI gathers data over time by watching surgeons operate.

Applications of Robotic Surgery 

Applications of robotic surgery have gradually increased over time. Surgical robots can more precisely imitate the surgeon's patterns and movements. Surgical robots, for example, can retrieve hair follicles and implant them onto the balding region on the scalp while retaining the necessary force and speed during hair transplant procedures.

The use of surgical robots in laparoscopy to help with kidney surgery is becoming increasingly common. Robotic laparoscopic surgery is less invasive than conventional open surgery, resulting in less blood loss and a faster recovery.

Robotic surgery is the preferred method of treating cardiovascular disease and illness over conventional heart surgery. Unlike the latter, which requires the separation of the breastbone, robotic surgery can be conducted through small incisions between the ribs.