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| Year : 2005 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 89-92 |
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Telerobotic surgery
Prokar Dasgupta, Ben J Challacombe
Department of Urology, Guy's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Correspondence Address:
Prokar Dasgupta
Department of Urology, Guy's Hospital,St. Thomas' Street,London SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
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DOI: 10.4103/0970-1591.19627
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With continued advances in medical robotic technology and global telecommunications, the concept of remote telerobotic surgery continues to develop. The ultimate goal of an experienced specialist operating remotely using a robot controlled by high-speed audiovisual connections has been shown to be feasible but is limited by local resources and a lack of evidence from randomised controlled trials. This article looks at the development of this exciting field and its impact on modern urology. |
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