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Surgical and Medical Applications of Drones: A Comprehensive Review
James C Rosser1, Vudatha Vignesh2, Brent A Terwilliger3
1Department of Surgery, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA.
JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
|October 26, 2018
Summary
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offer cost-effective data collection and payload delivery, with growing medical applications in surveillance, telemedicine, and transport. Further research is needed to expand their safe integration into healthcare systems.
Area of Science:
- Medical Technology
- Public Health
- Aerospace Engineering
Background:
- Drones offer cost-effective real-time data gathering and payload delivery, driving innovation across various sectors.
- Medical applications of drones have lagged behind other industries, necessitating further exploration and development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of current and future drone applications in medicine.
- To inspire increased investigation and adoption of drone technology in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Extensive literature search using databases like EBSCO Discovery Service.
- Searched for terms including "drones," "UAV," "unmanned aerial vehicles," "UAS," and "unmanned aerial systems."
- Filtered results for relevance to medicine, yielding 1296 applicable sources categorized into public health, telemedicine, and medical transport.
Main Results:
- Drones are utilized for public health surveillance, epidemiological research, and disease tracking.
- Telecommunication drones facilitate remote diagnosis, treatment, perioperative evaluation, and telementoring.
- Drone technology shows significant potential for reliable medical delivery, including samples, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and emergency equipment.
Conclusions:
- Drones are increasingly recognized for their utility in medical surveillance, telemedicine, and transportation.
- Government agencies are prioritizing drone integration, signaling a move towards wider adoption.
- Future efforts should focus on research in safety, industry expansion, and public engagement to fully realize drone potential in medicine.
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