Study Shows Rapid Adoption Of Robotic Assistance For Unproven Procedures

The authors of a large cohort study of the uptake of robotic-assisted surgery in Michigan hospitals argue that the rapid adoption of robotic techniques is not supported by existing clinical evidence.

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The rapid adoption of robotic-assisted surgery must be carefully monitored to ensure surgeons’ enthusiasm for this technology does not compromise patient safety, according to the authors of a new study on the adoption of robotic-assisted surgery across Michigan.

Researchers at the University of Michigan, led by Kyle Sheetz, analyzed data from the Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative, a partnership...

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