Autosurgeon

A mechanical aid to physicians, performing surgical procedures with surgeons present. (Read the full article)

"Has there been a mention in technovelgy about a fully automatic medical machine? In Gordon Dickson's short story "Warrior" (1965), there was a brief mention of a medical mech, a robot that apprently can repair wounds. However, there are probably other series with the inclusion of some medical robot. "
(Tai Falkenberg 11/6/2006 10:42:30 AM )
"Sure - check out the medical mantis and Larry Niven's autodoc which dates from the late sixties. If you can get a quote for the reference you mention, please write in."
(Bill, Chief Technovelgist 11/6/2006 12:05:42 PM )

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