Robot surgeons are more fiction than fact

Nicholas Leider | May 05, 2016 | Health Exec | Precision Medicine

Humans have won, at least temporarily, the latest battle in man versus machine. Johnson & Johnson ceased selling its anesthesiology robot.

Robots will become more common in hospitals and doctors’ offices. There’s no doubt about that. But they might play more of supportive roles as opposed to completely replacing a doctor or nurse.

Check out the story from Wired:

Why an autonomous robot won’t replace your surgeon anytime soon

Nicholas Leider, Managing Editor

Nicholas joined TriMed in 2016 as the managing editor of the Chicago office. After receiving his master’s from Roosevelt University, he worked in various writing/editing roles for magazines ranging in topic from billiards to metallurgy. Currently on Chicago’s north side, Nicholas keeps busy by running, reading and talking to his two cats.

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