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Surgical Robotics: Redefining Surgery
This lecture explores how surgical robots are revolutionizing the field of surgery by providing automation and assistance technologies for surgical gestures, increasing precision, repeatability, resolution, and patient safety. It delves into the history of surgery, from ancient practices to modern robotic systems, highlighting the evolution of interventional techniques and the impact of minimally invasive surgery. The lecture also discusses the challenges and structured approaches in introducing high-tech systems into hospitals, as well as the future possibilities of collaborating robots in the operating room.