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Actas Urológicas Españolas
Print version ISSN 0210-4806
Abstract
VALERO, R. et al. Robotic Surgery: History and Teaching Impact. Actas Urol Esp [online]. 2011, vol.35, n.9, pp.540-545. ISSN 0210-4806. https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S0210-48062011000900006.
Context: The purpose of this article is to review the history of robotic surgery, its impact on teaching as well as a description of historical and current robots used in the medical arena. Summary of evidence: Although the history of robots dates back to 2000 years or more, the last two decades have seen an outstanding revolution in medicine, due to all the changes that robotic surgery has made in the way of performing, teaching and practicing surgery. Conclusions: Robotic surgery has evolved into a complete and self-contained field, with enormous potential for future development. The results to date have shown that this technology is capable of providing good outcomes and quality care for patients.
Keywords : Robotics; Surgery; History; Surgical systems; AESOP; ZEUS; Teaching; Future.