Microbot’s Liberty robotic system holds potential to transform remote telesurgery landscape: GlobalData

Microbot Medical recently announced the advancement of its Liberty Robotic System to the next phase of remote telesurgery evaluation to ensure its safety and efficacy in a clinical setting. The company has completed the second round of pre-clinical testing with positive results, demonstrating the system’s potential to enable surgeons to perform procedures from remote locations with precision and control. As the system moves closer to commercialisation, it holds the promise of transforming the future of surgery, according to GlobalData.

GlobalData projects that the global market for robotic surgical systems and their accessories will reach $10 billion in 2024, with a substantial increase expected to $15.8 billion by 2030. This growth reflects the rising demand for these technologies, fueled by several key factors: an increasing need for precise, minimally invasive surgical solutions for an ageing population, a stronger focus on value-based healthcare to enhance surgical outcomes, and ongoing technological advancements that are anticipated to produce more efficient and less invasive robotic surgical platforms.

Graysen Vigneux, Medical Analyst at GlobalData, states, “Microbot’s advancement of the Liberty Robotic System into its next evaluation phase is a significant milestone for the field of telesurgery. This system has the potential to redefine the landscape of minimally invasive surgery by providing surgeons with enhanced control and accuracy, irrespective of their physical location.”

The Liberty Robotic System is designed to perform intricate surgical procedures with minimal human intervention, using advanced robotics to facilitate remote operations. The system’s capabilities are expected to address critical challenges in the healthcare sector, including the shortage of skilled surgeons in remote areas and the need for high precision in complex surgeries.

Vigneux concludes, “The Liberty Robotic System represents a breakthrough in minimally invasive surgery, offering the possibility of reducing the need for patient and surgeon proximity, thereby expanding access to advanced surgical care worldwide.  This technology could influence how surgical practices evolve, offering a combination of safety and accuracy that benefits both patients and surgeons.”