Robotics and medicine | Innovation for healthcare
More precise surgeries, rapid diagnoses and personalized treatments are just some of the applications that are already improving the lives of thousands of patients. In this article, we explore how these technologies are revolutionizing healthcare, with real cases and the opportunities they bring for the future.
Robotics and medicine: The future of healthcare is already here
The integration of robotics in the healthcare sector is marking a before and after in the way diseases are diagnosed, treated and prevented. Thanks to automation and artificial intelligence, medical robots are improving the precision of surgical interventions, speeding up diagnoses and facilitating patient rehabilitation.
1. Robotic surgeries
Precision and minimum risk Robotic surgical systems, such as the Da Vinci, allow surgeons to perform highly complex interventions with millimetric precision, reducing recovery time and minimizing risks. These technologies allow more precise movements than the human hand and avoid involuntary tremors.
2. AI-assisted diagnostics
Detecting diseases in time Machine learning and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing medical diagnostics, making it possible to detect pathologies such as cancer at an early stage. Advanced algorithms analyze X-rays, MRI scans and clinical data with a precision that complements the work of specialists.
3. Robotics in rehabilitation
Faster and more efficient recovery Exoskeletons and robotic devices are helping patients with reduced mobility to recover motor functions. These technologies offer personalized and adaptive therapy, enabling more effective rehabilitation.
4. Nanorobotics
The revolution in precision medicine Nanorobots promise to revolutionize the treatment of diseases by operating at the cellular level. These tiny devices could administer drugs in a targeted manner or even repair tissues from inside the human body.
Robotic surgery at the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona
One example of how robotics is transforming medicine is the Hospital Clínic in Barcelona, where hundreds of interventions have been successfully performed with the Da Vinci system. In procedures such as prostate cancer surgery, the results have shown a reduction in hospitalization time and faster recovery for patients.
Benefits and opportunities in robotic medicine
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Increased precision and reduced margin of error in complex surgeries.
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Reduced recovery times, thanks to less invasive procedures.
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Accessibility to medical care, with robots that can assist in remote areas.
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Development of new personalized treatments, based on data analysis.
Related education
At La Salle Campus Barcelona, we offer programs that prepare the professionals of the future in the field of health technology. Some of our training programs include:
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Degree in Health Engineering, where biomedical technologies, artificial intelligence and applied robotics are explored.
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Master in eHealth: Technology and Health Management, focused on the digitalization and automation of the medical sector.
You will be trained in a real learning environment, collaborating with leading public and private hospitals, pharmaceutical laboratories and institutions related to eHealth. You will have a faculty active in the labor market and of recognized prestige.
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