{"id":27039,"date":"2025-07-10T19:12:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T19:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=27039"},"modified":"2025-07-10T19:12:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T19:12:29","slug":"breakthrough-in-robotic-surgery-autonomous-robot-successfully-performs-gallbladder-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/breakthrough-in-robotic-surgery-autonomous-robot-successfully-performs-gallbladder-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakthrough in Robotic Surgery: Autonomous Robot Successfully Performs Gallbladder Removal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">A new robotic system has performed the first lifelike surgery without human assistance, marking a significant leap in the field of automated medical procedures.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0dfbf163 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px;\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In a remarkable leap for medical technology, a surgical robot has successfully conducted a gallbladder removal procedure on a lifelike patient model. This autonomous operation marks the first time a robot has performed such a complex task without direct human intervention, responding to voice commands and adapting in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This federally funded work, led by Johns Hopkins University researchers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/scirobotics.adt5254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">published<\/a> in the latest edition of Science Robotics, marks a significant breakthrough in surgical robotics, enabling robots to combine mechanical precision with human-like adaptability and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surgical Precision Meets Human-Like Adaptability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis advancement moves us from robots that can execute specific surgical tasks to robots that truly understand surgical procedures,\u201d co-corresponding author Axel Krieger, a medical roboticist at Johns Hopkins, said in a news release. \u201cThis is a critical distinction that brings us significantly closer to clinically viable autonomous surgical systems that can work in the messy, unpredictable reality of actual patient care.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, Krieger\u2019s previous creation, the Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR), achieved a milestone by performing autonomous laparoscopic surgery on a live animal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the new Surgical Robot Transformer-Hierarchy (SRT-H) is a milestone ahead, equipped with a sophisticated machine learning system that allows it to adapt to various surgical scenarios, akin to a human surgeon navigating the complexities of patient care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Leap Toward Fully Autonomous Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SRT-H was built using the same machine learning architecture behind ChatGPT, enabling it to interact with surgical teams through spoken commands and feedback. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the procedure, the robot displayed an impressive capacity to respond to corrections and make decisions autonomously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This work represents a major leap from prior efforts because it tackles some of the fundamental barriers to deploying autonomous surgical robots in the real world,&#8221; added lead author\u00a0Ji Woong &#8220;Brian&#8221; Kim, a former postdoctoral researcher at Johns Hopkins who&#8217;s now with Stanford University. &#8220;Our work shows that AI models can be made reliable enough for surgical autonomy \u2014 something that once felt far-off but is now demonstrably viable.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Basic Tasks to Complex Procedures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building on last year\u2019s success, where the team trained a robot to execute foundational surgical tasks, SRT-H has advanced to conducting a full-length gallbladder removal procedure, consisting of 17 specific tasks. This involved identifying and manipulating ducts and arteries, placing clips and using scissors with precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The robot was trained by watching videos of Johns Hopkins surgeons performing the surgery on pig cadavers, paired with descriptive captions to enhance learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Impressively, the robot achieved a 100% accuracy rate in its performance, although it took more time than a seasoned human surgeon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future Prospects and Continuing Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The robot excelled in handling variable anatomical conditions and unexpected challenges introduced by the researchers, demonstrating its robustness and adaptability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Johns Hopkins surgeon Jeff Jopling, a co-author of the study, emphasized the modular and progressive learning framework, likening it to how human surgical residents master complex skills over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTo me, it really shows that it\u2019s possible to perform complex surgical procedures autonomously,\u201d Krieger added. \u201cThis is a proof of concept that it\u2019s possible and this imitation learning framework can automate such complex procedures with such a high degree of robustness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, the team aims to expand the robot\u2019s capabilities to perform a broader spectrum of surgeries and move closer to achieving a fully autonomous surgical system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study was co-authored by a diverse team of researchers from Johns Hopkins and Stanford University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.jhu.edu\/2025\/07\/09\/robot-performs-first-realistic-surgery-without-human-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Johns Hopkins University<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a remarkable leap for medical technology, a surgical robot has successfully conducted a gallbladder removal procedure on a lifelike patient model. 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