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Protecting procedural care—cybersecurity considerations for robotic surgery

Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: Cybersecurity is an increasingly important concern for reliable healthcare delivery and is particularly salient for robotic surgery. Surgical robots are complex systems with numerous points of vulnerability, and there have been real-world demonstrations of successful cyberattacks on surgical robots. There are several ways to improve the risk profile of robotic surgery, including recognizing system complexity, investing in regular software updates, following cybersecurity best-practices, and increasing transparency for all stakeholders. As robotic surgery continues to technologically advance, ensuring overall system safety from a cybersecurity perspective is paramount.
DOI: 10.1038/s41746-022-00693-8
Institutions: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University, Mass General Brigham, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University, Intuitive Surgical (United States), Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Language: English
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,290
OpenAlex ID: W4296774316
FWCI: 4.125
Cites: 16
Cited by: 29
Related to: 10