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This study addresses cybersecurity risks in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) by developing a framework and assessment tool. It highlights key vulnerabilities like inadequate training and limited communication to enhance patient safety in networked surgical systems.

Keywords:
clinicianhealthcare cybersecurityqualitative researchrobotic-assisted surgerysurvey

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Technology
  • Cybersecurity
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) systems are increasingly networked, introducing significant cybersecurity concerns.
  • While enhancing surgical outcomes, RAS systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, potentially impacting patient safety and healthcare operations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks specific to RAS.
  • To propose a comprehensive cybersecurity framework for RAS.
  • To develop an assessment tool for evaluating RAS cybersecurity.

Main Methods:

  • Surveys and interviews with diverse stakeholders (clinicians, IT professionals, administrators).
  • Thematic analysis to construct the RAS cybersecurity framework.
  • Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) for the assessment tool.

Main Results:

  • Low awareness of RAS cybersecurity (48.8%) and organizational policies (24.6% of clinicians).
  • Identified vulnerabilities include insufficient training, poor manufacturer-healthcare communication, and regulatory gaps.
  • FMECA identified critical failure modes and their impact on patient health and system integrity.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding RAS cybersecurity is nascent, with critical vulnerabilities in training, data sharing, and external threats.
  • The developed framework emphasizes stakeholder interconnectedness.
  • The FMECA tool provides a systematic approach to identify and analyze RAS cybersecurity risks.