Precision: The robotic arm eliminates hand tremors and enables delicate surgeries to be performed with sub-millimeter accuracy.
Minimally invasive: Smaller incisions result in fewer complications and faster recovery.
Enhanced flexibility: Articulated instruments and 3D visualization improve access to narrow areas.
AI and Data: Real-time imaging and AI-assisted analysis (e.g., tumor detection) enhance decision-making.
High cost: Expensive equipment and maintenance limit accessibility.
No tactile feedback: Surgeons rely on vision, increasing the risk of tissue damage.
Training Challenges: Long learning curve (approximately 50-100 cases) slows adoption.
Emergency Risk: Slower response to complications may require human intervention.
Future Outlook: Innovations in AI integration and cost reduction (e.g., China’s “Miracle Hand”) will expand adoption, but full autonomy remains far away due to safety and ethical concerns