Thursday, March 13, 2008

Robolase

http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2140922/internet-link-remote
Robolase is a newly formed network based technology which allows surgeons to perform microsurgery on cells via the internet. For example the live sample could be in Australia and the surgeon could be in America performing the operation. This is done by using network microscopes and lasers and the connection is operated at a bandwidth of over 1 GB/ second which makes it possible to be done. This allows for surgeons and doctors to communicate with one another internationally without having to travel to a far away location.
Robolase has many advantages. First of all it makes it much more convenient for surgeons to operate and work on live samples. They don’t have to travel which saves a lot of time and this time saved allows them to begin working on the sample immediately. Also it allows for the surgeons with the most expertise in their particular to field to help certain patients with care that other doctors could not provide for them. Machines also tend to be much more accurate than the human hand resulting in better quality care. The efficiency of the internet use allows doctors to communicate freely and effectively from a distance.
There are also a few disadvantages relating to this technology. One of the major concerns is the reliability of the server. If the server fails or is not sufficiently working then the whole procedure could go wrong. Even just one glitch in the system can cause a doctor to misinterpret information or wrongfully make a move.
Overall I would rate this as a useful technology in a medical organization. It has already advanced what we can do in medicine greatly and will only continue to become more advanced at connecting doctors to doctors and doctors to patients in various locations. Overall I would give the Robolase a 4.5 out of 5.

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