Surgical robots are 'virtually impossible to clean', alarming study reveals

Surgical robots are'virtually impossible to clean', study reveals Surgical robots are virtually impossible to clean, an ominous new study reveals. Machines are becoming increasingly common in operating theaters - and last week one New York hospital acquired one to perform vaginal procedures. But according to a new study in Tokyo and New York, there is no way to remove all surface contaminants from these tools - even following the manufacturer's guide. The findings suggest there is absolutely no way to avoid a risk of infection using a robotic surgeon. A new study warns there is no way to remove all surface contaminants from the tools of surgical robots - even following the manufacturer's guide (file image pictured) The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.