Robotic Hysterectomy: Procedures Increasing, But Questions Remain
Executive Summary
Controversy continues to swirl around robotic surgical procedures and this time the target is robotic hysterectomy. However, the drama does not seem to be impacting the number of these procedures performed robotically, a statistic that is clearly on the rise.
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