High-tech robodocs are surgeons of the future

Iria · Nov 4, 2008, 02:21 PM

A mechanical snake that can enter the body through natural orifices -- not an incision -- to perform operations is just one futuristic device researchers believe will transform traditional surgical techniques.
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Source: MSNBC

**Mousey** · Nov 4, 2008, 02:50 PM

I hate to think of a robot snake going up somebody's ass.

Nov 4, 2008, 02:21 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	High-tech robodocs are surgeons of the future A mechanical snake that can enter the body through natural orifices -- not an incision -- to perform operations is just one futuristic device researchers believe will transform traditional surgical techniques. ___________ Source: MSNBC

Nov 4, 2008, 02:50 PM	#2
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