Robots on the Brain
The merging of human surgical experience with machines and computerized technologies is driving neurosurgical advancement. Remotely controlled robots can perform procedures with a level of precision that humans cannot match, while virtual reality promises to enhance training significantly.
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CALGARY – When Harvey Cushing and William Bovie introduced electrocautery (which uses a high-frequency current to seal blood vessels or make incisions) in 1926, their innovation transformed neurosurgery. Given the precision required to operate on an organ as delicate as the brain, the convergence of mechanical technologies with the art of surgery catalyzed progress in the field.