Equalizing access: How robotics and AI can transform surgical care worldwide

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Marta Weber1, Kee B Park2, Salim Afshar2,3

  • 1University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.

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|July 16, 2025
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Abstract:

The integration of robotics and artificial intelligence holds promise for improving access to surgical care worldwide.

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