Title :
Robotic Surgery: On the Cutting Edge of Ethics
Author :
Sharkey, N. ; Sharkey, A.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
Abstract :
Robotic surgery is a relatively new technology that promises unparalleled innovation with minimization of pain and time spent in recovery, but surgeons must follow realistic ethical guidelines if this treatment option is to thrive.
Keywords :
ethical aspects; medical robotics; surgery; ethical guidelines; ethics; robotic surgery; surgeons; Ethics; Hospitals; Medical robots; Medical services; Privacy; Surgery; Technological innovation; ROBODOC; computer science and medicine; da Vinci Surgical System; ethics; privacy; robotic surgery; telemedicine; telesurgery;
DOI :
10.1109/MC.2012.424
