Surgical Robots in Smart Hospitals (Original PDF from Publisher)

Surgical Robots in Smart Hospitals (Original PDF from Publisher)

By Amit Kumar Tyagi, Khushboo Tripathi, Shrikant Tiwari, V. Hemamalini

This book offers a comprehensive overview of how surgical robots are transforming modern medicine and driving the development of smart hospitals. It examines the rapid technological advances that have reshaped healthcare, focusing on the integration of robotic systems into surgical practice and broader intelligent healthcare ecosystems. From the early milestones of robotic-assisted surgery to today’s advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics, the book traces the evolution of surgical robotics and their growing impact on precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

The text explores the current state of surgical robotics, including their adoption across specialties such as general surgery, urology, gynecology, orthopedics, and neurosurgery. It also addresses the infrastructure required to support these technologies, such as operating room design, networking, and data management. Training and certification pathways for surgical robot operators are discussed, with attention to simulation-based learning and mentorship. In addition, the book considers ethical and societal issues related to robotic healthcare, including accountability, privacy, and the changing role of human interaction in medicine, while evaluating future directions such as artificial intelligence integration, augmented reality, and haptic feedback.