Autonomous Robotic Systems in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Journal: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
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Abstract

Robotic surgery is a growing field with increasing applications to patient care. With the rising use of artificial intelligence (AI), a new frontier emerges, allowing semiautonomous robotics. This article reviews the origins of robotic surgery and subsequent trials of automaticity in all fields. It then describes specific nascent robotic and semiautonomous surgical prototypes within the field of otolaryngology. Finally, broader systemic considerations are posited regarding the implementation of AI-driven robotics in surgery.

Authors

  • Shreya Sriram
    Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
  • Francis X Creighton
    Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
  • Deepa Galaiya
    Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.