Public Perceptions Toward Robotic Surgery, Telesurgery and Telemedicine

This study aims to systematically assess the public's and clinicians' levels of awareness, attitudes, risk perception, acceptance, and potential concerns regarding robotic surgery and telesurgery. It also analyzes the key factors influencing their attitudes and explores the needs of physicians regarding training systems for robotic and telesurgery, as well as the factors affecting their preparedness. To evaluate how different video representations of the surgeon-robot relationship influence patients' immediate understanding of who controls the surgical instruments during robot-assisted surgery.

Inclusion Criteria: * Chinese citizens aged 18 years or older * Able to understand and complete the questionnaire * Voluntarily participating in this study and providing informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Aged below 18 years * Unable to understand the questionnaire or unable to complete the questionnaire independently * Those who submit the questionnaire repeatedly * Healthcare professionals or students with formal training or direct clinical involvement in robotic surgery. * History of a robotic surgical procedure