Joystick-operated robot could help surgeons

Joystick-operated robot could help surgeons treat stroke remotely. The system could provide teleoperated endovascular treatment to patients during the critical time window after a stroke begins. MIT engineers have developed a telerobotic system to help surgeons quickly and remotely treat patients experiencing a stroke or aneurysm. With a modified joystick, surgeons in one hospital may…

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Robot arms to help perform CANCER operations !

Thousands of cancer patients across Wales could soon be operated on by robotic arms controlled by surgeons. Previously patients living in north Wales had to travel to England for robotic-assisted surgery. From June, the arms will be used to perform some surgeries at Ysbyty Gwynedd. Doctors said the technology would improve accuracy and help patients…

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