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In 1985, Dr. Yik San Kwoh of Memorial Medical Center, developed a computer program that makes the arm work. The program successful but a needle in a human brain.
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Used to perform brain biopsies
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The first FDA approved robotic surgical system for positioning endoscopes.
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First use to remove significant amount of tissue from prostate
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Developed to improve precision of hip arthroplasty.
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First master-slave system with surgical console and cart
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Telemanipulator system ZEUS (Computer Motion, Inc., Goleta, CA) has two separate hubs: the patient side and the surgeon side.
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First robotic solution for knee surgery developed by Medtech
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Second robotic solution from medtech designed for brain surgery.
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The imaging system to HD and also allowed for a second surgeon’s console which allows for the training of a less experienced surgeon.
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