I think it is very important that robotic surgery can be done at a distant. Reading over the limitations of robotic surgery makes it clear that it is not ready for regular use, but with technology increasing rapidly I think the bandwith issue will be resolved.

There are also more and more robots in use every month. I think the first clinical application will be in robotic teleproctoring. I can see proctoring someone who is far away with the ability to remotely operate if it is necessary. This would be ideal to teach someone who has a solid robotic background a new procedure.