dec 22, 2006 - Introduction of Robotic Arm Leads to Groundbreaking Heart Operations
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A revolutionary robotic arm is used at St Mary's Hospital, London, to treat patients for fast or irregular heartbeats.Use of robotic arm during surgery. Less risky than more invasive techniques, it works by inserting several fine wires into a vein in the groin. These are then guided to the heart, where they deliver an electric current to specific parts of the heart muscle.
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