Public’s Perception and Knowledge of Using Robotics in General Surgery in Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

• DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_182_23
• Publication Date: 2024-07-22T06:13:26Z
• Authors: Amjad Abdulhameed...; Noura AlNaim; Fatimah Al Nasser; Latifah Albash; Maryam Almulhim; Loai Albinsaad
• Keywords: Male; Adult; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Adolescent; Saudi Arabia; Robotics; Middle Aged; Young Adult; 03 medical and health sciences; Cross-Sectional Studies; 0302 clinical medicine; Robotic Surgical Procedures; Surveys and Questionnaires; General Surgery; Humans; Original Article; Female; Perception; Aged

Background: Robotics in general surgery is a field that involves the use of robotic systems to assist surgeons performing various types surgical procedures. Objective: The objective this study was evaluate perception and knowledge among Eastern Region’s population. Methods: This cross-sectional used an electronic questionnaire developed using Google Docs. It included males females aged above 18 years who lived Province. Participants were below or 65 age, non-Saudi, people other than Region Saudi Arabia excluded from study. Results: A total 500 responses received via Form, 81 subjects them Approximately half participants aware existence surgery, while had no prior about it. When assessing participants’ understanding how works, significant proportion provided incorrect responses. In terms advantages most commonly recognized benefit it makes doctor’s life easier, followed by more accurate results. However, disadvantages not as accurate. substantial portion unsure disadvantages. Conclusion: public showed derated level robotics surgery. Furthermore, major unaware availability Arabia. Educational programs are warranted facilitate implantation