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Why was the PUMA 560 more accurate than hand placement of a needle in stereotaxic surgery?
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Laparoscopic cameras and robotic hands performing coronary artery bypass surgery in place of open-heart surgery.
The PUMA 560 was more accurate than manual needle placement in stereotaxic surgery because it eliminated errors caused by human hand tremors. By utilizing computed tomography to guide the robot during the brain biopsy, the system provided a level of stability and precision that surpassed the limitations of a surgeon's natural hand movements.1