Surgical Robotics and Computer-Assisted Surgery : Fundamentals and Advances

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals, technologies, and recent advances in surgical robotics and computer-assisted surgery and provides a thorough understanding of the fundamentals and advances in surgical robotics and computer-assisted surgery. It covers core concepts, system architectures, control mechanisms, imaging integration, AI-assisted decision support, and emerging robotic platforms. Through theoretical insights, practical case studies and clinical applications, the book bridges engineering principles with medical practice, highlighting current challenges, ethical considerations, and future directions in robotic-assisted surgical systems. The book is intended for researchers, graduate students, surgeons, biomedical engineers, and industry professionals working in surgical robotics, medical imaging, healthcare technology, and computer-assisted intervention systems. Key Features: Covers fundamental principles, technological advancements, clinical applications, and future directions. Includes contributions from leading experts in surgical robotics and computer-assisted surgery. Provides a comprehensive overview of robotic systems, sensors, instrumentation, and advanced materials. Explores clinical applications in urology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and more. Discusses artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, and augmented reality in robotic surgery. Offers case studies, best practices, and lessons learned from robotic surgery programs.