ReviewCureus2023
In the Hands of a Robot, From the Operating Room to the Courtroom: The Medicolegal Considerations of Robotic Surgery.
Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.
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16 citing papers in PubMed.
- Responsible adoption of robot-assisted surgery within health systems in middle-income countries: a narrative review and practical governance framework.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Review
- Nails, Plates, and Legal Claims: The Medicolegal Aspects of Orthopaedic Implants.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2026Review
- Implementation of a new robotic system: challenges for the surgical team and ethical concerns about patient safety, a longitudinal questionnaire study.BMJ connections surgery · 2026Article
- ACPGBI position statement on robotic-assisted colorectal surgical training.Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland · 2025Article
- How effective and sustainable is proctoring in robotic surgery? A retrospective analysis based on interviews with surgeons.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Article
- A Narrative Review of the Evolving Role of Robotic Surgery in Pediatrics: Innovations and Future Prospects.Cureus · 2025Review
- Malpractice or masterful practice? Navigating vicarious liability in healthcare.World journal of clinical cases · 2025Article
- The AI Orthopedician will see you now - But who is Liable if it's Wrong?Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2024Article
- Doctor, Bot, or Both: Questioning the Medicolegal Liability of Artificial Intelligence in Indian Healthcare.Cureus · 2024Article
- Online videos of robotic-assisted cholecystectomies: more harm than good?Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
- Robotic versus Mini-Laparoscopic Colposacropexy to Treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study and a Medicolegal Perspective.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Robotic colorectal surgery training: Portsmouth perspective.Annals of coloproctology · 2024Review
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- Exploring the Evolution of Robotic Surgery in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives.Cureus · 2024Review
- The Era of Digital Orthopedics: A Bone or Bane?Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2024Article
- Autonomous Robotic Surgery: Has the Future Arrived?Cureus · 2024Review
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Abstract
Robotic surgery has rapidly evolved as a groundbreaking field in medicine, revolutionizing surgical practices across various specialties. Despite its numerous benefits, the adoption of robotic surgery faces significant medicolegal challenges. This article delves into the underexplored legal implications of robotic surgery and identifies three distinct medicolegal problems. First, the lack of standardized training and credentialing for robotic surgery poses potential risks to patient safety and surgeon competence. Second, informed consent processes require additional considerations to ensure patients are fully aware of the technology's capabilities and potential risks. Finally, the issue of legal liability becomes complex due to the involvement of multiple stakeholders in the functioning of robotic systems. The article highlights the need for comprehensive guidelines, regulations, and training programs to navigate the medicolegal aspects of robotic surgery effectively, thereby unlocking its full potential for the future..
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