Malpractice issues in modern anaesthesiology

Mavroforou, Anna; Stamatiou, Georgia; Koutsias, Stylianos; Michalodimitrakis, Emmanuel; Vretzakis, George; Giannoukas, Athanasios D.

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“…With the increasing prevalence of robotics in various industries, the development of ethical guidelines and regulatory frameworks is crucial. As robots become more autonomous and involved in decision-making processes, addressing ethical concerns surrounding their use becomes paramount [ 69 ].…”

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Robotic Revolution in Surgery: Diverse Applications Across Specialties and Future Prospects Review Article

Fairag,

Almahdi,

Siddiqi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Robotic technology has transformed the field of surgery significantly. Since its inception in the 1970s, robotic surgery has advanced tremendously. The utilization of robotic systems, such as the da Vinci Surgical System, has become increasingly prevalent in minimally invasive procedures. These interventions offer enhanced precision, dexterity, and visualization. In general surgery, robotics has facilitated complex procedures, leading to reduced morbidity and shorter hospital stays. In urology, the robotic platform has revolutionized prostatectomies and other intricate interventions, demonstrating superior outcomes compared to traditional approaches. Orthopedic surgery has embraced robotics for precise joint replacements and spinal procedures. In pediatric surgery, the application of robotics has enabled intricate surgeries with reduced invasiveness and faster recovery times. Furthermore, the integration of artificial intelligence with robotic systems has paved the way for personalized treatment plans and data-driven decision-making. Despite these advancements, challenges such as cost and training persist. As robotic technology continues to evolve, its potential applications extend beyond current boundaries. This review aims to provide insights into the multifaceted impact of the robotic revolution in surgery and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.

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Robotic Revolution in Surgery: Diverse Applications Across Specialties and Future Prospects Review Article

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Siddiqi

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Cureus

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“…Rathnayake AP* Faculty of Law, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka surgical ventures transformed the era of traditional surgery into a new era of technological advancement. Even though the procedure has earned the epithet of opening avenues; it is considered as one of the more complicated scientific innovations which deal with both legal and ethical aspects 2 . The relevance of this discussion is of utmost importance to Sri Lanka as the technology is now being used in hospitals under different disciplines; urology, gynaecology, cardiology, and oncology.…”

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Legal and ethical facets of robotic surgery: a suggestion for a guideline

Rathnayake

2024

Sri Lanka J Forensic Med, Sci & Law

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Surgical negligence being a branch of medical negligence is considered a widely extended topic in the territory of Sri Lanka. The central focus of this paper is the use of robotic systems in the performance of surgical procedures and its legal and ethical facets. ‘Robotic Surgery’ is a novel form of technology that is efficient and productive and mostly preferred in sophisticated health systems and used in different fields of medicine namely cardiology, urology, oncology etc. In this method, the robots assist the surgeon in the performance of the surgery. The assistance given by a surgical robot is useful due to the efficiency, fewer incisions, less bleeding, and the lower possibility of infections. However, there are risks as well. If the risk and the injury were a result of the surgeon’s fault, this gives rise to medical malpractice litigation. If the injury is a consequence of the malfunctioning of the surgical robot, it will create a defective product liability on the side of the manufacturer of the robotic system. If the hospital has undertaken the specific surgical venture without sufficient resources, expertise, and institutional stability, that will lead to the hospital's liability. Even, the liability of an error caused by robotic surgery can be imposed in different ways; the ultimate accused will be the health sector. The author’s attempt in this paper is to discuss the legal and ethical implications of a surgeon-patient relationship in the performance of robotic surgery and thereby recommend a guideline to address legal and ethical issues relevant to robotic surgical procedures.

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