This paper discusses the advantages, drawbacks, and future role of robotic surgery compared to conventional techniques.
Robotic surgery merits cautious evaluation; this review leaves open the need for rigorous trials to define its role.
Robotic surgery is increasingly being employed to overcome the disadvantages associated with use of conventional techniques such as laparoscopy. However, despite significant promise, there are some clear disadvantages and robust evidence base supporting the use of robotic assistance remains lacking. In this paper, the advantages and drivers for robotics will be discussed, its drawbacks and its future role in surgery.
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