By Bernadette Wagner RN, CNOR Surgical Robotics

 Describe the use of Robots in performing surgery  Describe Hardware and Software programs  Assess the Role and Function of the Nurse  Describe the Advantages/Disadvantages from a Nursing perspective

 Surgical robot is a computer controlled device used by a surgeon  Surgical robotics is minimally invasive and precise

 An alternative to open and laparoscopic surgery  Used successfully in over tens of thousands cases: Cardiothoracic, Gynecologic, Urology and Pediatric surgeries

 Robotic Arm-Automated Endoscopic System for Optimal Positioning (AESOP)  Haptic Sensor- a sensor that gives the surgeon a “sense” of touch during remote surgery  Computer Console with 3D high definition visualization  Teleoperated Surgical Instruments

In Robotic Surgery

Voice RecognitionDepth Q Capture©Depth Q Player©

Software Program

 Criteria:  1. Human Computer Interaction(HCI)  2. Usability  3. Ergonomics

 Hardware, Software and Telecommunications Networks

Special Purpose

 Greater patient satisfaction and comfort  Revise patient education pre and post op  Nurses commitment to continued education (Morris,2005)

Advantages  Greater patient satisfaction and comfort  Nursing advancement and involvement in “cutting-edge” procedures and training Disadvantages  Robots eliminate the need for nursing personnel ?  Expensive price tag

 Legal liability from state to state  State Licensure  The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)

Competencies required

EducatorConsultant System SpecialistProject Manager Informatics Nurse

Robotic Surgery

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