Innovations in Robotic Surgery
Exploring the Future of Medical Technology
How it's produced
Would you trust a computer more than a doctor to do a surgery?
Research and Development & Data Collection
What is robotic surgery?
- Engineers and surgeons create systems like the Da Vinci robot to enhance precision
- Extensive data trains AI to recognize anatomy and adjust in real time
Current Usage and Market Growth
- Robot-assisted surgery
- Perform complex procedures
- Greater expertise
- Vinci Surgical System
- Adoption rate: 15% in the US
- Global Market Growth:
- $6.5 billion in 2021, projected to exceed $15 billion by 2030
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Prototype and Testing
Evolution of Robotic Surgery
- Systems like MAKO undergo rigorous trials for accuracy and adaptability
- Designs are refined to handle variability in human anatomy
- 1980s–1990s: PUMA 560 & ZEUS
- 2000s: da Vinci Approval
- 2010s: became more widespread
- 2020-... : AI & AR
How and Where it's used...
Manufacturing and Continous Improvement
- Designs are refined to handle variability in human anatomy
- AI evolves through feedback and new medical advancements
“The major advantages of robotic surgery compared to its manual precursors (e.g. videothoracoscopy) include more ergonomic and precise movements and optimization of vision, which is three-dimensional and by immersion.” DR. Giulia Veronesi
Istituto Clinico Humanitas in Rozzano
Where is it used?
How is it used?
Specific Case: Robotic Lobectomy for Lung Cancer
- Technology Used
- Precision and Control
- Rapid Recovery
- Post-Operative Monitoring through Telemedicine
- Social and Environmental Impacts
- A surgeon robot console
- A patient-side cart with robotic arms
- 3D vision system.
- The surgeon operates from the console, controlling the robotic arms with high precision using hand and foot controls.
- Prominent hospitals worldwide
- St mary’s in london
- Hospital 12 de Octubre in Madrid
Benefits and Challenges of Robotic Surgery
How Delivered
Advantages
Challenges
Challenges
From Production to Distribution
Installing and Training
- Precision and Faster Recovery
- Consistency and Advanced Tools
- Expanded Surgical Possibilities
Delivery Logistics
Delivery requires meticulous logistics due to the delicacy and high value of the components.
Support and Maintenance
- Social Inequity
- High Costs
- Environmental Impact
- Ethical and Psychological Concerns
Conclusion
Installation Process
Managed by specialized technicians from Intuitive Surgical, it includes physical positioning, software configuration, and hardware calibration.
It is manufactured entirely by Intuitive Surgical, based in California
These robotic systems are assembled and then distributed globally
Each da Vinci unit undergoes 96 hours of internal testing to ensure flawless operation before shipment.
Staff Training
Intuitive Surgical offers a comprehensive training program that covers both theoretical and practical aspects, using simulators to acquaint surgeons with the system.