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Surgical Technologies
The Future of the Field
CO2 Laser Developed 1964
Technology Timeline
Lasers First Developed 1960
Gamma Knife Invention 1967
Mass Spectrometry Began 1970
General 3D Printing Technology 1987
CyberKnife Invention 1994
LASIK Receives FDA Approval 1999
CyberKnife Receives FDA Approval 2001
First Trial (pilot) for TumorGlow 2013
First AR Assisted Surgery 2019
General Augmented Reality Technology Invented 1968
First Robotic Surgery 1980
Bioprinting Invention 1988
Intuitive Surgical Invents the Da Vinci Robot 1995
Da Vinci Robot Receives FDA Approval 2000
Flexible CO2 Laser Fiber Used for Neurosurgery 2008
Clinical Trial of iKnife Started 2018
Apple Releases Augmented Reality Consumer Product 2023
The Future is Here
Areas of Advancement
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A Quick Glimpse
Quotes
"We need to deal with these new surgical technologies to make everyone understand that they extend the capabilities of surgeons instead of replacing them."
"Healthcare will always be people-driven at its core. However, technology can aid the dedicated individuals that work in the field by enabling them to provide higher quality care to their patients."
The Possibilities are Endless
FAQ
FAQ
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What is this website for?This website was created as a part of an independent research project. It was created to explore the advancements of the medical field and share the information to the public.
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Who made this stie?My name is Ethan Bloch, and I am an aspiring doctor in the Medical Field.
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