Opinion: Is It Time for Safeguards in the Adoption of Robotic Surgery?

Is It Time for Safeguards in the Adoption of Robotic Surgery? – JAMA (free for a limited period)

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“To date, most studies demonstrating potential benefits of robotic-assisted surgery have been small, single-centered reports without rigorous controls.”