surgical robots

New research published in Nature reports that fundamental kinematic indicators from robot-assisted surgery can predict both a surgeon's level of expertise and clinical outcomes for patients. The findings suggest movement data captured during robotic procedures could serve as an objective measure of skill, with potential uses in surgical training, assessment and quality monitoring.

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued draft guidance for surgical robots, outlining its thinking for developers and manufacturers of robotic surgical systems. The document is expected to shape regulatory expectations in a growing medtech field, and industry stakeholders will likely be able to comment before a final version is adopted.

The US Food and Drug Administration has released draft guidance covering cardiovascular surgical robots, outlining its current thinking for developers and manufacturers of these devices. The document, reported by Cardiovascular Business, is expected to shape how robotic systems for heart procedures are designed, tested and cleared. Stakeholders in medical robotics will likely review the draft and submit comments before final guidance is issued.