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rem1021 t1_iz34vkt wrote on December 6, 2022 at 2:49 AM

Reply to comment by Dr_Esquire in New type of surgical robot used to remove throat tumour by diacewrb

Open surgery is faster, but patient outcomes are much better with robotic-assisted surgery. Additionally, reimbursement is typically higher for minimally invasive surgery (i.e. laparoscopic or robotic).