Technical and ethical considerations in telesurgery.
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Date publication
janvier 2024
Journal
Journal of robotic surgery
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr MARESCAUX Jacques
Tous les auteurs :
Patel V, Saikali S, Moschovas MC, Patel E, Satava R, Dasgupta P, Dohler M, Collins JW, Albala D, Marescaux J
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Résumé
Telesurgery, a cutting-edge field at the intersection of medicine and technology, holds immense promise for enhancing surgical capabilities, extending medical care, and improving patient outcomes. In this scenario, this article explores the landscape of technical and ethical considerations that highlight the advancement and adoption of telesurgery. Network considerations are crucial for ensuring seamless and low-latency communication between remote surgeons and robotic systems, while technical challenges encompass system reliability, latency reduction, and the integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and 5G networks. Therefore, this article also explores the critical role of network infrastructure, highlighting the necessity for low-latency, high-bandwidth, secure and private connections to ensure patient safety and surgical precision. Moreover, ethical considerations in telesurgery include patient consent, data security, and the potential for remote surgical interventions to distance surgeons from their patients. Legal and regulatory frameworks require refinement to accommodate the unique aspects of telesurgery, including liability, licensure, and reimbursement. Our article presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state of telesurgery technology and its potential while critically examining the challenges that must be navigated for its widespread adoption.
Mots clés
5G, Ethical, Latency, Network structure, Remote surgery, Robotic surgery, Technical, Telesurgery
Référence
J Robot Surg. 2024 01 17;18(1):40