Origins of Robotic Surgery: From Skepticism to Standard of Care.

Conclusion: We analyzed the literature and referred to primary sources by conducting interviews with present and historical leaders in the field to yield a detailed chronology of surgical robotics development. As minimally invasive robotic procedures are becoming the standard of care, it is crucial to comprehensively document their historical context and importance as an emerging and evolving discipline. PMID: 30524184 [PubMed - in process]
Source: JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons - Category: Surgery Tags: JSLS Source Type: research