Telementoring and telerobotics in urology and use of ipad in robotic surgery

Rick Catterwell, G. Blecher, Zisis Kratiras, Prokar Dasgupta

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Abstract

The adoption of robotic technology in medicine has provided some of the most exciting advances in surgery in recent times. This robotic revolution in surgery has been provided countless advantages to both patient and surgeon. With the amalgamation of technological communication and surgery, the future is quite exhilarating. From the practical bedside use of common modern technology to give precise “real time” internal anatomy to the utilization of increasing speed and bandwidth to deliver remote mentorship or remote primary operating the possibilities are exciting and endless. Although there remain many questions in its future, one thing is for certain—the incorporation of technology, including telesurgery and telementoring, is only going to increase.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRobotics in Genitourinary Surgery, Second Edition
EditorsAshok K. Hemal, Mani Menon
Place of PublicationCham Switzerland
PublisherSpringer
Chapter66
Pages891-900
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9783319206455
ISBN (Print)9783319206448
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • iPad
  • Surgery in space
  • Telemedicine
  • Telementoring
  • Telestration
  • Telesurgery

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