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@Me4Trauma Great question! The military actually developed some of our robotic technology that has evolved into robotic surgery as we know it today #Q3 #SoMe4Trauma #SoMe4Surgery
@Me4Trauma As we’d all agree, there’s essentially no role for robotics in damage control trauma surgery. That isn’t the time for small incisions and finesse #Q3 #SoMe4Trauma #SoMe4Surgery
@Me4Trauma That said, I see near- and long-term application of robotics in deployed setting. Near term, military surgeons having access to robotics in our non-deployed practice will help us recruit and retain surgeons, which are both essential for readiness #Q3 #SoMe4Trauma #SoMe4Surgery
@Me4Trauma In the long term, as 5G and faster data speeds evolve, remote proctoring and tele-mentoring become more of a reality. We also do a lot of humanitarian work in deployed setting (not just trauma) #Q3 #SoMe4Trauma #SoMe4Surgery
@Me4Trauma As this tech becomes more feasible, a specialist can assist remotely, which adds value in the forward setting. Also, if we can do some cases (hernia repair) to keep service members in theater with faster recovery, that enhances their mission #Q3 #SoMe4Trauma #SoMe4Surgery
