1st Edition
Robotic-Assisted Eye Surgery Advances, Challenges, and Breakthroughs
Thank You
Acknowledgements
Editor
Lead Contributor
List of Contributors
Preface
Section I: Foundations and Evolution
1. Introduction to Robotic Surgery in Ophthalmology
2. Historical Milestones in Robotic-Assisted Surgery
3. Engineering the Future: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Microsurgical Precision
4. Types of Robotic Systems Used in Ophthalmology
Section II: Subspecialty Applications
5. Robotics in Vitreoretinal Surgery
6. Robotic Assistance in Cataract and Anterior Segment Surgery
Section III: Clinical Integration and Technical Challenges
7. Learning Curve and Surgical Training in Robotic Ophthalmology
8. Ergonomics and Surgeon Fatigue: A Paradigm Shift
9. Haptic Feedback and Tactile Limitations
10. Safety, Accuracy, and Monitoring of Robotic-Assisted Eye Surgery
11. Cost, Accessibility, and Health System Integration
Section IV: Innovations and Breakthroughs
12. Robotic Assistance in Retinal Microvascular and Subretinal Procedures
13. Gene Therapy and Cell Delivery via Robotics
14. Teleophthalmology and Remote-Controlled Robotic Surgery
15. Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Surgical Robotics
Section V: Ethical, Regulatory, and Future Perspectives
16. Patient Autonomy and Informed Consent
17. Liability and Accountability
18. Access and Equity
19. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
20. Surgeon Oversight and Competency
21. Patient Safety and Surgical Risk
22. Training and Credentialing for Robotic Eye Surgery
References
Index
Biography
Dr. Hashem Abu Serhan, MD, Department of Opthalmology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar, is an internationally recognized clinician-scientist with over 200 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals. He serves as an editor and peer reviewer for many top ophthalmology journals. Dr. Abu Serhan has authored and co-authored several books and has received numerous awards for his academic and scientific contributions.
