This book discusses the effects of emerging technologies on
surgeons and surgical practice. The book opens with an overview of
disruptive technologies, and their economic, scientific, ethical
and social implications. Next comes a section describing how the
Internet, virtual reality and simulation technology will change
training and education. A section on Robotics covers
computer-guided surgery, robotics and endoluminal therapies.
Innovations in surgical instruments, including MEMS and
Nanotechnology are outlined, as well. Next, the book reviews tissue
engineering and artificial organs, genetic engineering, stem cells,
emerging transplantation technologies and the brain-machine
interface. A concluding section discusses ways of adapting to
future technologies.
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