REVIEW ARTICLE ON FUTURE STATUS OF ROBOTIC ASSISTED SURGERIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Robotic-assisted surgery has transformed modern operative care by enhancing precision, dexterity, visualization, and minimally invasive capabilities. This review explores the evolution of robotic surgery and examines its future prospects in developing countries. Beginning with early computer-assisted surgical systems and progressing through telesurgery innovations, robotic platforms-particularly the da Vinci system-have demonstrated improved surgical accuracy, reduced complications, and faster patient recovery in selected procedures. Despite these advantages, adoption in low- and middle-income countries remains limited due to high acquisition and maintenance costs, infrastructure constraints, limited technical expertise, and disparities in healthcare access. Challenges such as inadequate training programs, unreliable power supply, insufficient digital connectivity, and lack of policy support further restrict widespread implementation. However, emerging developments in telecommunication technologies, virtual reality integration, and telesurgery offer promising solutions to bridge geographic and resource gaps.The future of robotic-assisted surgery in developing regions depends on strategic investment, cost-reduction initiatives, international collaboration, and capacity-building in surgical education.Public private partnerships, locally adapted robotic platformsand tele mentoring models may facilitate equitable access and strengthen surgical systems.