[Minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery: surgery 4.0?]

Area of Science:

• Surgical innovation
• Medical technology
• Health informatics

Background:

• Surgical advancements are crucial for maintaining competitiveness and improving patient outcomes.
• Minimally invasive and robotic surgery have not yet achieved their full potential.
• Current surgical environments require optimization for better results and reduced patient trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce cognitive surgery as a strategic approach for optimizing surgical treatment.
• To advocate for the integration of operating room modules into a comprehensive network.
• To transition from passively controlled technical environments to active collaborative support systems (Surgery 4.0).

Main Methods:

• Conceptualizing cognitive surgery as a new strategic direction.
• Proposing a fully integrated network of operating room modules.
• Developing systems with technical cognition for collaborative support.

Main Results:

• The integration of systems and development of technical cognition are necessary for progress.
• A shift towards an active collaborative support system (Surgery 4.0) is envisioned.
• This approach is expected to unlock the true potential of advanced surgical techniques.

Conclusions:

• Cognitive surgery and Surgery 4.0 are essential for the future of surgical care.
• Optimizing surgical treatment requires advanced technological integration and collaboration.
• This strategic shift will enhance the effectiveness of minimally invasive and robotic surgery.