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ArticleAnnals of biomedical engineering2024

Age of Robotic Surgery and Telemedicine: Is Pakistan Lagging Behind?

Shanza Khan, Mohammad Zamrood Khan, Risham Saeed, Jalib Ahmed, Ahmed Kunwer Naveed, Hussain Haider Shah

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Article in Annals of biomedical engineering, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors.

Shanza KhanDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Mohammad Zamrood KhanSaidu Medical College, Swat, Pakistan.
Risham SaeedKarachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan.
Jalib AhmedDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Ahmed Kunwer NaveedDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4215-0600
Hussain Haider ShahDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan. hussainhydershah03@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8032-7462

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Robotic surgery and telemedicine have revolutionized the healthcare industry, offering improved patient outcomes and access to medical knowledge. However, Pakistan lags behind in adopting these cutting-edge technologies due to several challenges, including limited infrastructure, budget constraints, and low awareness among patients and healthcare professionals. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of the healthcare system in Pakistan, highlighting the need for investment and policy reforms to integrate robotic surgery and telemedicine effectively. The potential benefits, including medical tourism, enhanced facilities, and skilled workforce retention, are discussed as incentives for the government to embrace digital medicine and bridge the healthcare gap. Through increased awareness, training programs, and collaborations with other nations, Pakistan can pave the way for a digitally empowered healthcare future.

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Robotic Surgical ProceduresTelemedicineDelivery of Health CareHumansPakistanDigital medicineHealthcare infrastructureRobotic surgeryTelemedicineTelemedicine in Pakistan

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PMID37530908

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