Robotic telesurgery is a relatively new, very promising application ofrobotics to medicine. It is aimed at enhancing the dexterity and precision of surgeons manipulation, and at minimisation of necessary operational incisions. It is based on the use of robot, equipped with manipulators having very smali diameter, remotely controlled by the surgeon. The paper is concentrated on the use of robots in the heart surgery. Some historical information, concerning heart surgery and usage of robots in medicine is presented. Selected professional stelesurgery systems are described, together with a Polish robot Robin Heart, actually prepared by the Foundation for Cardiac Surgery Development. Main benefits and problems, connected with telesurgery are discussed.
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