Let's Get One Thing Straight: Robots Don't Perform Surgery

Robots in healthcare are having a moment. In the U.S., robotic-assisted surgery now accounts for more than 15% of all general surgeries, and it’s expected to double within the next five years. The future of medicine is here, but will it replace doctors in the operating room? In this episode of Meaningful Medicine, Dr. Max McCabe, an orthopedic surgeon at Novant Health, will answer some common questions like: Who qualifies for robotic-assisted surgery? What are the benefits and are there any risks? What role does AI play? And will robots eventually replace the need for humans in the operating room?  Learn more about Calvin "Max" McCabe, MD