micro 😱 Surgery #shorts

The image you shared depicts a viral demonstration of a surgical robot performing microsurgery—stitching the "skin" of a corn kernel—to showcase its extreme precision.
​While the da Vinci Surgical System (by Intuitive Surgical) made this "grape/corn surgery" demo famous years ago, the specific modern footage you are likely seeing is of Sony’s Microsurgery Robot, which was unveiled recently (2024/2025) and represents the next generation of this technology.
​1. How It Works
​The robot uses a Master-Slave configuration. The surgeon does not touch the patient (or the corn) directly.
​The Console (Master): The surgeon sits at a station and looks through a 3D high-definition monitor (often 4K). They move sensitive, pen-like controllers with their hands.
​The Robotic Arms (Slave): These arms mimic the surgeon's movements in real-time. Crucially, the robot uses motion scaling—meaning a 5-centimeter movement of the surgeon’s hand might result in only a 1-millimeter movement of the robotic needle.
​Tremor Filtration: The robot automatically filters out the natural, tiny tremors of a human hand, allowing for perfectly steady movements.
​2. Why We Use It
​Humans are limited by the size of their hands and the steadiness of their nerves. We use these robots for:
​Precision: Operating on blood vessels or nerves thinner than a human hair.
​Minimally Invasive Surgery: Instead of a large "open" incision, the robot enters through tiny holes (ports) about the size of a dime.
​Faster Recovery: Because the trauma to the body is so small, patients heal much faster, lose less blood, and have a lower risk of infection.
​3. Most Used In
​While the "corn surgery" is a test of skill, these robots are daily workhorses in:
​Urology: (e.g., Prostatectomies) — This is the most common use case.
​Gynecology: (e.g., Hysterectomies).
​Cardiology: Repairing heart valves without cracking the chest open.
​Microsurgery: Reattaching severed nerves or tiny lymphatic vessels.Detail Information
Leading Company Intuitive Surgical (Creator of the da Vinci System)
Founders Frederic H. Moll, John Gordon Freund, and Robert G. Younge
Founded In November 1995
First FDA Approval 2000 (The first robotic system cleared for general surgery)
New Player Sony Corporation (Unveiled their ultra-precise prototype in May 2024)Price
​These systems are among the most expensive medical devices in the world:
​Base Unit: Between $1.5 million and $2.5 million. (The newest da Vinci 5 is on the higher end of that scale).
​Maintenance: Hospitals typically pay an additional $100,000 to $200,000 per year for service contracts.
​Disposable Parts: The "wrists" and needles on the robot arms are only designed for a certain number of uses and must be replaced frequently, costing roughly $1,000 to $2,000 per procedure.

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