EXPLORE RECENT ADVANCEMENTS AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IMPACTING SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND OUTCOMES.
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This abstract examines recent advancements and emerging technologies that are profoundly impacting surgical procedures and patient outcomes. Key innovations include the widespread adoption of robotic-assisted surgery, which enhances precision, control, and dexterity, leading to minimally invasive procedures with reduced trauma, pain, and recovery times. Furthermore, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is revolutionizing preoperative planning, intraoperative guidance, and predictive analytics for complications, significantly improving decision-making. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are transforming surgical training and real-time visualization during operations, overlaying crucial anatomical data onto the patient. Three-dimensional (3D) printing allows for patient-specific implants and precise preoperative modeling, optimizing surgical strategies. Beyond these, advancements in smart surgical instruments, nanotechnology, and telesurgery are expanding the scope of surgical intervention, enabling remote procedures and micro-level manipulation. Collectively, these technological strides are contributing to shorter hospital stays, decreased infection rates, and ultimately, superior patient outcomes and satisfaction in modern surgical care.
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Dr. Anwar Nezam
Associate Professor, Department of General Surgery, Gouri Devi Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Durgapur.