Utilitarianism- Artificial Intelligence, Robots and any new technology

Business Ethics
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Utilitarianism- Artificial Intelligence, Robots and any new technology
a. Should robotics be used in surgery?
b. Advanced technologies are being implemented in every sector of the world and the
healthcare sector is no such exception. The greatest example of technological
advancements in the healthcare sector can be observed though the increased popularity
and use of robots in performing surgeries. There trend regarding the use of robotics has
not gained much acceptance as expected as there remains some doubts regarding its
effectiveness and ability which can risk the lives of patients.
c. The facts which are relevant to use of robots in surgery are as follows:
 As stated by Van (2016) researchers from Max Planck Institute have been
constantly experimenting with very small sized robots which are micro-sized that
has the ability to swim through body fluids of an individual in order to carry drugs
and other medical reliefs in a highly targeted manner.
 Statistics of the Centre for the Disease Control and Prevention states that in the
US, 1 out of every 25 patients contracts Hospital Acquired Infections such as
MRSA and C. diff, and 1 in 9 die. A special type of robot Xenex robot has been
developed which allows fast and effective disinfection of any space within a
healthcare facility by destroying deadly micro-organisms that cause Hospital
Acquired Infections. (M2 Presswire 2016)
 As stated by Bogue (2015) the Da Vinci surgical system enables a surgeon to
operate a patient with enhanced vision, precision and control by taking full
control over the robot. It enables the surgeon to operate through just a few small
incisions as the robotic system possesses highly magnified 3-D vision system and
tiny wristed instruments which can bend and rotate far greater than human hands.
 As stated by Tuisku et al. (2019) the current financial limitations of most of the
healthcare facilities in the Western countries have voiced concerns regarding the
use of robots in surgery as it is perceived as a privilege for few selected public
hospitals and private healthcare centres.
 As opined by Mettler, Sprenger and Winter (2017) in general surgery, there are no
such procedures which meets the criteria of unequalled procedure as most
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