This review examines the dichotomy between automatic and autonomous behaviors in
surgical robots, maps the possible levels of autonomy of these robots, and describes the …

Robotic-assisted surgery is now well established in clinical practice and has become the
gold-standard clinical treatment option for several clinical indications. The field of robotic …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually changing the practice of surgery with technological
advancements in imaging, navigation, and robotic intervention. In this article, we review the …

The manipulation of deformable objects, especially deformable linear objects (DLOs),
represents an open challenge in robotics. The keys to solving the problem are accurately …

Surgical knot tying is one of the most fundamental and important procedures in surgery, and
a high-quality knot can significantly benefit the postoperative recovery of the patient …

Background Robotic technology is an important tool in surgical innovation, with robots
increasingly being used in the clinical setting. Robots can be used to enhance accuracy …

Domain shift is when the data used in training does not match the ones it will be applied to
later on under similar conditions. Domain shift will reduce accuracy in results. To prevent …

Objective: The technique of robust suture detection is vital in many applications including the
skill evaluation for trainee, and suture augmentation in robotic-assisted surgery. Due to the …

Robotic systems play an increasingly important role in minimally invasive surgical
interventions. Robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery is performed by surgeons remotely …

Robotics is at the heart of modern health-care engineering. Robotic-assisted surgery, in
particular, has been one of the most significant technological additions to surgical …