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This review traces the evolution of robotic surgery, highlighting its origins in ancient automation and its development into modern minimally invasive surgical robotics over the past 20 years.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Medical Technology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • History of Science

Background:

  • Robotic surgery represents a significant advancement in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS).
  • The historical roots of robotics and automation date back to 400 BC.
  • Early contributions from figures like Archytas of Arentum and Leonardo da Vinci laid foundational concepts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a concise overview of the historical progression of robotic surgery.
  • To connect early automation concepts to contemporary surgical robotics.
  • To illustrate the evolution from ancient robotics to modern minimally invasive surgical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Historical literature review.
  • Analysis of early robotics and automation milestones.
  • Tracing the development of surgical robotics over two decades.

Main Results:

  • Robotic technology in surgery has a lineage extending over 20 years.
  • Foundational work in robotics and automation began millennia ago.
  • Key historical figures significantly influenced the development of robotic applications.

Conclusions:

  • The evolution of robotic surgery is a long-standing process with ancient origins.
  • Modern robotic surgery benefits from centuries of advancements in robotics and automation.
  • Understanding this history provides context for current surgical robotics.