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Paging Dr. Robot: The rise of surgical assistants
Once considered niche, surgical robots are now redefining patient care worldwide. Here’s what you need to know.
December 2025
Key takeaways
- Robotic surgery is moving from novelty to necessity. Once a niche tool for select procedures, surgical robots now assist across major specialties, offering surgeons greater precision and patients faster recovery times. This shift is redefining what “standard of care” looks like in operating rooms worldwide.
- However, it's important to note that while the technology is powerful, it is still evolving. Most surgical robots today operate at Level 1 autonomy, requiring human oversight. Yet advances in AI, imaging, and connectivity hint at a future where robots could plan, execute, and even perform remote surgeries, expanding access to care globally.
- And growth is accelerating. With the market projected to more than double from $23 billion in 2025 to $52 billion by 2030, according to BofA Global Research, surgical robots are poised to redefine surgical standards worldwide.
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