Considering Robotic Surgery For Breast Cancer? Proceed With Caution, FDA Says

Though the FDA has approved robotic assisted surgery for many procedures, the US agency cautions that safety and efficacy of the technology has not been well-established for cancer-related surgeries, particularly mastectomies.

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In many cases, robotically assisted surgery (RAS) offers patients a less invasive procedure than traditional surgery, with smaller incisions and less scarring, lower infection rates, quicker recovery and reduced pain.

But the Food and Drug Administration is reminding breast cancer patients that RAS might not be the best option for...

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