Robots In Hospitals: AI Assistance Trials, Explained
TimeJAN 18 2024
The world's first fully robotic double lung transplant was performed on Oct. 22 at the NYU Langone Health Center in Manhattan. The recipient was Cheryl Mehrkar, a 57-year-old New York resident, who has since been released from hospital.
The procedure on Mehrkar, a scuba divemaster and motorcyclist whose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, marks a breakthrough in robotic surgery and minimally invasive transplants.
Dr Stephanie H Chang, chief of the NYU Langone Transplant Institute's lung transplant program, led the surgery. She reportedly made small incisions between Mehrkar's ribs to allow the da Vinci Xi robotic system to replace her lungs.
Robotic surgery marks a revolutionary leap in organ transplantation, delivering unmatched precision and reducing complications for donors and recipients alike. This innovation is reshaping medical possibilities, ensuring safer procedures and better outcomes. While challenges like cost and accessibility remain, the global shift toward robotic methods highlights a profound transformation, promising a future where technology empowers surgeons to save lives with extraordinary efficiency.
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