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Market Intel: Robotic Surgery Holds Great Promise, But Is Not Quite There Yet

 
• By Marion Webb

In this final part of a three-part series on the “Future of Surgery” we highlight perspectives of a highly skilled orthopedic robotic surgeon on where we are today in robotic surgery and where we are going, introduce innovative surgical robotics companies, and discuss medtechs’ rising role in robotic surgery.

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The future of robotic surgery is bright and will be driven by smaller, more usable, intelligent robotic systems that can perform a wider range of procedures. Advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning and sensor technologies are also expected to drive the autonomy of robotic surgery systems. Proponents of surgical robots tout benefits such as less variability in a procedure, shorter recovery time, more precision and better outcomes.

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