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A review of robotics in surgery

Proc Inst Mech Eng H. 2000;214(1):129-40. doi: 10.1243/0954411001535309.

Abstract

A brief introduction is given to the definitions and history of surgical robotics. The capabilities and merits of surgical robots are then contrasted with the related field of computer assisted surgery. A classification is then given of the various types of robot system currently being investigated internationally, together with a number of examples of different applications in both soft-tissue and orthopaedic surgery. The paper finishes with a discussion of the main difficulties facing robotic surgery and a prediction of future progress.

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Safety
  • Forecasting
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Male
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Orthopedics / methods
  • Preoperative Care
  • Prostatectomy
  • Robotics / classification*
  • Robotics / history
  • Robotics / trends
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods*
  • Telemedicine
  • Therapy, Computer-Assisted / instrumentation
  • Therapy, Computer-Assisted / methods*