A precision robot revolutionizes reconstructive microsurgery

Improve the quality of operations

“This technology should improve the quality of current microsurgical operations, allowing patients to resume their daily lives more quickly,” says Van Mulken. “Less postoperative complications and faster functional recovery, which ultimately contributes to better physical and mental well-being.”

This is the aim of his PhD research. The first part of the research shows that a doctor can perform micro-operations safely and efficiently with the robot. “There is also a faster learning curve for plastic surgeons. This means that operators can do micro-tasks independently earlier with the help of the robot and continue with the same precision in old age. “

Further research is ongoing to better understand patient outcomes.

Cooperation

The success of the innovative surgical robot comes from intense collaboration between clinicians and engineers. This multidisciplinary team managed to transform a clinical problem into a practical, technological solution that is now on its way to widespread implementation in hospitals.

“It is this collaboration between technology and medical knowledge that makes it possible to deal with complex issues in healthcare,” said Van Mulken. “Without that cross-pollination between different disciplines, we wouldn’t be able to make this progress. “

The social impact of these robotics innovations extends beyond direct patient care. Although the initial investment in surgical robotics can be significant, the technology has the potential to deliver significant cost savings in the long term.

Shorter operating times, fewer complications and shorter hospital stays ensure more efficient care and lower costs for the health care system as a whole.