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Q20 (CDS-II/2012) Science & Technology › Biotechnology & Health › Ophthalmic surgical technologies Answer Verified

Surgeons can perform delicate operations by using devices through computers. This technology is known as

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Surgeons performing delicate operations using computer-controlled devices is a technology known as robotics, specifically robot-assisted surgery. In this system, the surgeon sits at a computer console and controls mechanical arms equipped with surgical instruments [1]. This technology allows for greater precision, flexibility, and control than traditional methods, enabling delicate motions that exceed the capabilities of the human hand [1]. The system provides a magnified, high-definition 3D view of the surgical site, facilitating minimally invasive procedures through tiny incisions. Furthermore, the integration of communication networks with these robotic systems enables telesurgery, where operations can be performed from remote locations. While simulation is used for training and forecasting for predicting outcomes, robotics is the actual technology used to execute the physical surgical tasks through computer interfaces.

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  1. [1] Understanding Economic Development. Class X . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 4: GLOBALISATION AND THE INDIAN ECONOMY > Containers for transport of goods > p. 62
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