More Robots In The Operating Room Could Mean More Lawsuits In The Courtroom

With the era of medical automation upon us, surgeons are increasingly turning to robots and artificial intelligence for better results in the OR. But when things go wrong, who’s to blame?

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In the classic novel Fail-Safe, reliance on super computers leads to catastrophe. In that same vein, cutting-edge technology can also result in unintended consequences in medical automation, which is becoming increasingly prevalent in operating rooms.

There’s no doubt, however, that robotic assisted surgery (RAS) has enormous benefits for both surgeons and patients.

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