Published July 22, 2012, 07:30 AM
Use of surgical robots booms despite uncertain science, hefty cost
Dr. John Lenihan and many other surgeons say the surgical robot, the da Vinci, gives them powerful new abilities in the operating room, shortens recovery time for their patients and decreases their risk of complications. Despite its stunning price — up to $2.6 million — the robot has been enthusiastically adopted by hospitals large and small.By: Carol Ostrom, The Seattle Times/ MCT
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