AI-Controlled Robot Completes Fully Autonomous Surgery in U.S. Medical Breakthrough

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are significantly transforming surgical procedures worldwide, enhancing precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes. At Johns Hopkins University, an AI-powered robotic system named SRT-H successfully performed an autonomous gallbladder removal on a realistic mannequin, demonstrating the potential for fully autonomous surgeries in the future. In India, the launch of 'Misso,' the country's first AI-guided robotic system for knee replacement, marks a milestone in indigenous medical technology development, highlighting AI's role in improving surgical accuracy and recovery times. Similarly, research from the Chinese University of Hong Kong has led to the creation of a multifunctional AI platform for surgical robots, achieving the first autonomous clinical surgery and aiming to advance from single-step to complex multi-step autonomous operations. These innovations underscore the global trend toward integrating AI's cognitive abilities with robotic dexterity to revolutionize surgical workflows and patient care. Additionally, novel surgical instruments like articulating endoscopic linear cutters are improving operative precision and recovery in procedures such as laparoscopic hysterectomies for uterine fibroids, further illustrating the broad impact of technology on surgical practice.