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Robot performs first realistic surgery without human help: System trained on videos of surgeries performs like an expert surgeon (hub.jhu.edu)
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A robot trained on videos of surgeries performed a lengthy phase of a gallbladder removal without human help. The robot operated for the first time on a lifelike patient, and during the operation, responded to and learned from voice commands from the team—like a novice surgeon working with a mentor.

The robot performed unflappably across trials and with the expertise of a skilled human surgeon, even during unexpected scenarios typical in real life medical emergencies.

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[–] cupcakezealot@piefed.blahaj.zone 15 points 1 day ago (9 children)

you could not pay me enough to have my surgery done by a robot

[–] echodot@feddit.uk 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

They obviously don't feel comfortable with the robot doing surgery on humans just yet either which is why they're not actually suggesting doing that yet. It will have to go through years and years of certification before that's even considered.

I'm sure most surgeries will still be conducted by humans but there are situations where one of these would be extremely helpful. Any situation where a surgeon isn't currently accessible and can't quickly get there. Remote communities, Disaster relief, Arctic research facilities, Starships trapped in the Delta quadrant, War zones, Ships at sea.

[–] Bluewing@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Do you think a 5 bed hospital will have the money to afford a robotic surgeon?

[–] echodot@feddit.uk 1 points 21 hours ago

You assume an Antarctic research facility lacks funds?

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