Overview of Robotic Surgery in the U.S. Military: From Conception to Utilization, and Future Applications

Eric R Wahlstedt; Shane M Kronstedt; Gal Saffati; David E Hinojosa-Gonzalez; Zachary R Mucher

doi:10.1093/milmed/usae222

Overview of Robotic Surgery in the U.S. Military: From Conception to Utilization, and Future Applications

Mil Med. 2024 May 17:usae222. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usae222. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Eric R Wahlstedt¹, Shane M Kronstedt², Gal Saffati², David E Hinojosa-Gonzalez², Zachary R Mucher³

Affiliations

¹ College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA.
² Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
³ Department of Urology, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

PMID: 38771002
DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usae222

Abstract

This column explores the inception, challenges, and prospects of robotic surgery in the military. It highlights the military's role in developing early prototypes, current utilization, training struggles, partnerships with civilian organizations, and potential future applications. The military's influence on the evolving landscape of robotic surgery is emphasized.

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