The Future of Surgery
November 9, 2009 by Dennis Deters
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Today, robotics has pushed on the boundaries of medicine to be accepted as trusted devices in the operating room. The new “Da Vinci” system has had a high impact into the surgical world allowing surgeons, controlling robotic arms and viewing three-dimensional images, while operating through micro incision entry points.
Microrobots are on the horizon as well. Miniature robots that are swallowed to gather information and/or images so more accurate and perhaps fewer incisions for the patient.
As new technology evolves, the cataract procedure keeps evolving as well. Smaller incisions, instruments, intraocular lenses keep pushing forward the newest techniques. NASA has even provided new technology that can detect the formation of a cataract before it is clinically visible, thus a camera predicting the future arrival of a cataract.
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As the future of surgery, our greatest challenges will still be, to maintain the highest level of surgical outcomes while justifying the return on investment for hospitals and surgical centers. As our future looks so ever exciting in the world of surgery we dare to look behind at what cost will be following.
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A post by "Dennis Deters" http://www.VantageOutsourcing.com Dennis Deters has 18+ years of experience in the ophthalmic industry, with expertise in cataract technology, surgical techniques and OR efficiencies. Having developed strong and lasting relations with many industry leaders, he is able to answer a multitude of questions for healthcare providers. |
