Michael Barbella, Managing Editor06.14.24
Surgical technologies have undergone significant advancements with the advent of telehealth and artificial intelligence (AI). Longstanding issues such as physician scarcity and healthcare access in underprivileged areas can now be addressed with remote surgical assistance. With the integration of AI into telehealth systems, remote surgical assistance is undergoing a transformation to enhance patient outcomes and shorten hospital stays, according to GlobalData.
The company predicts the AI market to skyrocket this decade, mushrooming 35.2% annually through 2030.
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, patient engagement has significantly increased thanks to telehealth, which connects patients and doctors via user-friendly software on computers or smartphones," GlobalData Medical Analyst Elia Garcia said. "Surgeries, which were challenging previously, can now be performed by surgeons directly and remotely on patients. With the advancements in technology, patients anywhere in the world can now receive healthcare services from remote clinics.”
Medtronic's recent addition of live streaming capabilities to its Touch Surgery Ecosystem and the expansion of AI analytics within the Touch Surgery Performance Insights platform represent a strategic move to transform remote surgical assistance. It aims to eliminate geographical barriers, streamline surgical procedures, and improve post-procedural analysis through insights powered by AI. Additionally, the new capabilities target to enhance patient outcomes and allow for real-time observation of surgical procedures.
By increasing training opportunities and performing surgeries in a less invasive and more efficient manner, this multidisciplinary approach not only addresses staffing shortages but also gives surgeons and trainees more educational options.
“Large volumes of patient data gathered by remote patient monitoring devices can be used to spot patterns or problems during surgery. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, live streaming and AI-driven analytics are two innovations that could completely transform remote surgical assistance, ultimately helping patients, surgeons, and healthcare systems,” Garcia concluded.
The company predicts the AI market to skyrocket this decade, mushrooming 35.2% annually through 2030.
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, patient engagement has significantly increased thanks to telehealth, which connects patients and doctors via user-friendly software on computers or smartphones," GlobalData Medical Analyst Elia Garcia said. "Surgeries, which were challenging previously, can now be performed by surgeons directly and remotely on patients. With the advancements in technology, patients anywhere in the world can now receive healthcare services from remote clinics.”
Medtronic's recent addition of live streaming capabilities to its Touch Surgery Ecosystem and the expansion of AI analytics within the Touch Surgery Performance Insights platform represent a strategic move to transform remote surgical assistance. It aims to eliminate geographical barriers, streamline surgical procedures, and improve post-procedural analysis through insights powered by AI. Additionally, the new capabilities target to enhance patient outcomes and allow for real-time observation of surgical procedures.
By increasing training opportunities and performing surgeries in a less invasive and more efficient manner, this multidisciplinary approach not only addresses staffing shortages but also gives surgeons and trainees more educational options.
“Large volumes of patient data gathered by remote patient monitoring devices can be used to spot patterns or problems during surgery. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, live streaming and AI-driven analytics are two innovations that could completely transform remote surgical assistance, ultimately helping patients, surgeons, and healthcare systems,” Garcia concluded.