Robotic Surgeon

A robotic surgeon is a physician who performs operations using a robotic system. The surgeon sits at a console a few feet from the patient and guides small instruments through tiny incisions while viewing a magnified three-dimensional image. The technique is used in areas like urology, gynecology, and general surgery. A normal week includes seeing patients in clinic, planning operations, performing surgeries with an operating team, and following up with people during recovery. The work demands long stretches of focus and steady hands.