Remote surgery
Remote Surgery
Remote surgery, also known as telesurgery, is a form of surgery where the surgeon is not physically present with the patient. Instead, the surgeon controls a robotic surgical system, which performs the operation. The surgeon uses a computer console to control the robot. This type of surgery is part of a broader field known as telemedicine, which uses technology to provide medical services over a distance.
Pronunciation
Remote surgery: /rɪˈmoʊt ˈsɜːr.dʒər.i/
Etymology
The term "remote surgery" is derived from the English words "remote", meaning "at a distance", and "surgery", meaning "the treatment of injuries or diseases in people or animals by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part". The term "telesurgery" is derived from the Greek word "tele", meaning "far off", and the English word "surgery".
Related Terms
- Telemedicine: The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology.
- Robotic Surgery: A type of minimally invasive surgery where doctors use a computer to control small instruments attached to a robot.
- Laparoscopic Surgery: A surgical technique in which operations in the abdomen are performed through small incisions.
- Telerobotics: The area of robotics concerned with the control of robots from a distance.
History
The concept of remote surgery was first realized in 2001 when a team of surgeons in New York performed a gallbladder surgery on a patient in France using a robotic surgical system. This event marked the first transatlantic remote surgery and was named "Operation Lindbergh".
Advantages and Disadvantages
Remote surgery has several advantages, including the ability to perform surgery on patients in remote locations, reduced physical strain on the surgeon, and the potential for greater precision. However, it also has disadvantages, such as the high cost of robotic surgical systems, the need for high-speed internet connections, and the risk of technical failures.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Remote surgery
- Wikipedia's article - Remote surgery
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