Medical Robots

Synopsis
Looks at robots designed for use in medicine and surgery, including one that sets the path of probes into the brain. Others are being planned to guide the surgeon’s drill in operations to repair broken thigh bones and to perform prostate removals. Notes the profound implications for both doctors and patients.
Series
Perspective, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.
Year of production
1994
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: £30.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
robots; surgical techniques

Credits

Director
Paul Neuburg
Producer
Bob Thorpe

Production Company

Name

Central Office of Information

Phone
020 7928 2345
Fax
020 7928 5037
Address
Hercules Road
LONDON
SE1 7DU
Notes
Contact: Vince Sannessee

Sponsor

Name

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Distributor

Name

London Television Service

Email
lts@londontv.com
Web
http://www.londontv.com External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7434 1121
Fax
020 7734 0619
Address
21-25 St Anne’s Court
London
W1V 3AW

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