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Review
. 2018 May 31;10(5):e2716.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.2716.

Telesurgery: Past, Present, and Future

Paul J Choi  1 , Rod J Oskouian  2 , R Shane Tubbs  3
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Telesurgery: Past, Present, and Future

Paul J Choi et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Telesurgery uses wireless networking and robotic technology to allow surgeons to operate on patients who are distantly located. This technology not only benefits today's shortage of surgeons, but it also eliminates geographical barriers that prevent timely and high-quality surgical intervention, financial burden, complications, and often risky long-distance travel. The system also provides improved surgical accuracy and ensures the safety of surgeons. In this paper, we describe the current trend of telesurgery's innovative developments and its future.

Keywords: haptic feedback; latency time; robotic surgery; telemedicine; telesurgery; travel medicine; virtual interactive presence.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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