Is Africa ready for robotic surgery? - New African Magazine - 0 views
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A quiet but exciting revolution in surgery has been gaining ground in hospitals in the more advanced nations of the world. Robots, controlled by highly trained operators, have been very effectively carrying out a multitude of operations. Could robot-assisted surgery be the solution Africa has been waiting for in order to be able to deal with the hugecurrent unmet demand?
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aminej on 16 Feb 21The surgical robotic market is expected to rise from $3bn to $12.6bn by 2025. Surgery by robots typically improves efficiency, efficacy and precision during a procedure and minimises post-operation complications. The example of how rapidly the mobile phone was not only adopted by Africa but also adapted for the needs of Africans is a clear indication that the continent can leap-frog intermediate technologies and go straight to the cutting edge. The large volume of patients needing surgery can make robotics cost-efficient, mobile robotic units can be a dream come true and surgeons from remote areas can have access to the robot.
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