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Cardiothoracic surgery is one of the most complex subspecialties of surgical medicine and is on the verge of a transformation, a technological change. Transcatheter and Robotic-assisted surgery are at the center of this change and promise to make cardiothoracic surgery less invasive and with lesser duration of hospitalization and more cosmetically appealing with early return to work. While still evolving, robotic systems are increasingly becoming a part of the surgical landscape, offering new possibilities for hospitals, clinicians, and patients alike.

Need for Precision

Cardiothoracic procedures deal with critical organs like the heart, lungs, and surrounding structures in the chest. Histor...