What are the best advanced surgical technologies for the future of healthcare?
Technological advancements will shape the future of surgery. As technology continues to develop rapidly, the applications of surgical techniques are also evolving.
Here are some of the top surgical technology innovations that we can expect to see in the future:
Surgical robots with artificial intelligence:
- Robotic surgery has been around for more than two decades. The da Vinci surgical system received FDA approval in 2000, and since then, console-operated, minimally invasive surgeries have been on the rise. We have seen a consistent year-on-year increase in the demand for robotic surgery. Surgical robots optimize anatomical access for minimally invasive procedures, allowing to perform surgery through a small access point.
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| Robotic surgery. A Hi-tech Path to healthcare future |
- Smaller incisions reduce bleeding at the surgical site and improve visibility for the surgeon. Patients benefit from robotic surgery because it is less painful, heals faster, and leaves less scarring, resulting in a speedy recovery. Although robotic surgery is becoming more common, it still heavily depends on the surgeon who controls the robotic arms. However, with AI advances, we are on the verge of witnessing a second wave of robotic surgery led by intelligent automated electronic systems. Surgical robots are known for their data collection and analysis capabilities, which simultaneously remove the limitations of human-driven robotic arms. Robotic help is available with high-tech technology. This high-tech technology provides the perfect site where experts can place stem cells in the eye, brain, and heart. Doctors can locate and use cellular anti-cancer therapies to kill cancers. The impact of artificial intelligence and surgical robots is helping both patients and surgeons achieve better surgical outcomes.
Surgical glasses with advanced technology:
- In 2012, we saw the development of Smart surgical glasses.
- The utility of such techniques remains in focus and is constantly developing fast. The latest wave of surgical glass innovation offers encouraging advantages. In earlier versions, surgical glasses recorded videos and enabled remote observation. Taiwan's Main Orthopaedics has developed smart surgical glasses. The Caduceus' glasses give doctors a level of supremacy that rivals any literary character, particularly the guy with X-ray eyes. Surgeons can investigate a patient's body and observe a 3D model of the patient's vascular and nervous systems using smart surgical glasses.
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| World's First Smart Glasses Medical Surgery Solution |
- Caduceus smart surgical glasses can help doctors perform more complex procedures. A surgeon will employ fluoroscopy to check needle insertion, which requires them to look away from the patient to monitor the monitor. Caduceus smart surgical glasses enable surgeons to see the precise point of the needle without taking their gaze away from the patient. AmCad BioMed Corp. has invented a new screening and imaging approach to improve the precision of thyroid cancer identification in the early stages. Smart surgical glasses increase efficiency while also reducing surgery time and increasing accuracy.
Surgical education with augmented reality and virtual reality:
- Virtual and augmented reality is becoming increasingly popular in medical education and training. Learning using virtual and augmented reality simulations provides considerable value to traditional medical education and enables large-scale learning without geographical restrictions. In 2016, a cancer surgeon at the Royal London Hospital became the first to perform intestinal surgery using 360-degree virtual reality cameras. Students may watch the surgery via VR in the OR app instead of cramming the operating rooms.
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| Surgery in 3D. Virtual Reality |
- Virtual dissection tables are another advancement in medical education. Anatomy courses at universities, skill labs, and clinics will enormously benefit from the most technologically advanced virtual dissection table. Students can work with real patient cases and will get training in problem-solving skills and experience. Orthopedists can use the virtual dissection table for orthopaedic surgery preparation since patient data is easily accessible.
Surgery performed from a distance or Remote Surgery
- Robotic surgery typically requires a surgeon to be physically present with the patient to operate the robotic arm during surgical procedures. However, remote surgery is a type of telepresence that enables the surgeon to perform the surgery from a different location than the patient.
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| The surgeon who operates from 400km away |
- During remote surgery, the surgeon receives sensory feedback to help guide the surgical tools and navigate the procedure. Researchers are developing electrical stimulation to provide robots with a sense of touch, which could further improve surgical outcomes. Advanced networking technologies like 5G facilitate real-time transmission while reducing time lag.
- China is a leader in remote surgery, but we expect other countries to adopt this technology soon. Remote surgery has the potential to provide patients with access to world-class medical expertise and better healthcare without the need for travel. The U.S. Department of Defense is even developing a Trauma Pod that may allow doctors to perform surgeries on soldiers from a distance.
Simplified Diagnostics
- In modern surgical procedures, imaging and surgical visualization play a crucial role. Surgeons commonly use O-arms and C-arms in operating rooms, while ongoing development of new surgical imaging and diagnostic devices provides intraoperative and real-time imaging.
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| simplifies diagnostics by implementing a digital solution |
- The NuVasive Pulse OR platform is an advanced system that combines surgical planning, neuromonitoring, radiation reduction, rod bending, and imaging to enhance operational workflow, reduce variability, and increase surgical productivity. Pocket ultrasound scanners are compatible with smartphone apps, can be a helpful addition to remote clinics and are handy for real-time imaging in operating rooms. Additionally, surgical data now integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning, and these technologies may soon serve as the foundation for decision-making during surgical procedures.