With the #robot, a patient can be treated onsite, potentially hours before the patient could be treated otherwise.
“One robot in a #hospital can save up to $2 million to the health-care system every year if we perform up to 20 of these procedures” https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/remote-robotic-procedure-9.6988079
Even from a few kilometres away, Dr. Vitor Mendes Pereira is able to perform a critical diagnostic procedure, thanks to an internet connection and a remote-controlled robot. It’s still early in its development, and the robot necessary is expensive, but Pereira says it could provide greater access to surgeries for patients who live in remote parts of the country.
Mechanical thrombectomy is a life-saving procedure for stroke patients. It removes blood clots and quickly restores blood flow to the brain, improving recovery chances.
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#StrokeCare #Thrombectomy #BrainHealth #MedicalBreakthrough #DrVaibhavNasre
This shouldn’t be a postcode lottery. At the Stroke Association we have been advocating for fair access to thrombectomy to all who need it.
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