The robot “forever changed my life for the worse,” says Zarick, who in December filed a product liability suit against Intuitive Robot Surgeon. Damages were not specified.
In the year 2008, Michelle Zarick complained of excessive bleeding from her sensitive organ.
Her doctor found growths in her uterus and suggested she undergo a hysterectomy. Her gynecologist described one option, robotic surgery, as “the latest, greatest” minimally invasive technique available.
Self reported injuries involving procedures done using Intuitive machines jumped to at least 115 in 2012, from 24 in 2009, and deaths rose to 30 from 11. The robots have been linked to at least 70 deaths since 2009.
An Intuitive spokeswoman, “denies each and every allegation,” arguing the injuries were caused by events that “not foreseeable, and outside the company’s control.
I – Word Understanding
Uterus – the organ in the lower body of a woman where offspring are conceived
Hysterectomy – a surgical operation to remove all or part of the uterus
Gynecologist – a medical specialist for healthcare of women
Invasive -a disease or condition that has a tendency to spread
Foreseeable – predictable
II – Have your say
1.Do you have any post knowledge about the following legendary Medical Specialists?
Name Country Legendary Medical Contribution
Hua Tuo China Acupuncture
Hippocrates of Cos Greece Health is influence by diet
Professor Shinya Yamanaka Japan IPS Stem Cell
2.In Egypyt, plastic surgery roots go as early as 3400 BC, it became a solution for the punishment for adultery.Ancient Chinese wars, underdevelop method of plastic surgery was for to cut off the war prisoner’s noses.
3.Bee sting treatments China’sancient remedy to ease pain, curb diabetes, even cure cancer.
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