WasatchSLC t1_ir5grn7 wrote on October 5, 2022 at 2:07 PM

Reply to comment by PsychoEngineer in Humans operating on humans are still better than robots operating on humans...even when a human is operating the robot. by Notreallyonreddityet

I think you’re going to find a lot of limited sample size and lack of long term outcomes.

PsychoEngineer t1_ir5i3uj wrote on October 5, 2022 at 2:16 PM

And that’s where I have a hard time agreeing with your broad claim of not being any better.

WasatchSLC t1_ir5jubu wrote on October 5, 2022 at 2:28 PM

I mean if we had the data it was significantly better, we’d be doing it. Just like if injections of stem cells into an arthritic joint cured arthritis we would do that. They just aren’t simply there yet. One day I’m sure they will be, but don’t underestimate a skilled human either.

WasatchSLC t1_ir5k7w7 wrote on October 5, 2022 at 2:31 PM

But if you look at the knee outcome scores (which have been extensively validated), they aren’t better. So that’s why I make the statement.