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Kok Wah, Jack Ng (2025) Revolutionizing surgical precision: the impact of robotics and AI on contemporary healthcare. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing. pp. 1-14. ISSN 1750-6123

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Abstract

Purpose The integration of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) into surgical practice represents a transformative leap in modern health care, offering enhanced precision, efficiency and improved patient outcomes. The comprehensive review examines the current landscape, key challenges and prospects of AI-assisted robotic surgery by synthesizing recent clinical data and diverse scholarly insights. Design/methodology/approach The study systematically reviews empirical evidence from randomized controlled trials, observational studies and narrative reviews across various surgical specialties, including oncology, pediatrics, urology and implant dentistry. Findings Findings reveal that AI-robotic systems enhance surgical accuracy, reduce complications and support faster recovery. However, results on cost-effectiveness remain inconclusive, influenced by variations in health-care infrastructure and economic assessment methods. Significant challenges persist, including ethical concerns about autonomous robotic decisions, limited accessibility in low-resource environments and the underdevelopment of integrated systems combining AI with technologies like augmented reality. The review calls for robust regulatory frameworks, standardized ethical guidelines and interdisciplinary collaboration to refine AI algorithms and surgeon training programs. Originality/value The comprehensive review examines the current landscape, key challenges and prospects of AI-assisted robotic surgery by synthesizing recent clinical data and diverse scholarly insights. A core focus of the study is a comparative evaluation of AI-powered robotic systems versus traditional surgical methods, highlighting their technological strengths and operational limitations. The review also explores the potential of emerging digital twin technologies virtual replicas of patients and surgical settings as tools to advance preoperative planning and intraoperative decision-making. Ethical considerations are critically analyzed, with particular attention to patient consent, autonomy, accountability and transparency in robotic-assisted procedures.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	AI-driven robotic surgery, Digital twin-assisted procedures, Intraoperative AI video analysis, Minimally invasive robotic systems, Smart surgical automation
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28-70 Management. Industrial Management > HD30.2 Electronic data processing. Information technology. Including artificial intelligence and knowledge management
Divisions:	Faculty of Management (FOM)
Depositing User:	Ms Suzilawati Abu Samah
Date Deposited:	09 Feb 2026 01:52
Last Modified:	09 Feb 2026 01:52
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/15223

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