Tips to prepare for having surgery

Know the facts. Discuss and learn everything about your surgery with your medical team. Talk to your surgeon and everyone who manages your care during the operation. Ask any and every question until you feel comfortable.

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New Study Reveals Alarming Stats For Robotic Surgery Outcomes

New Study Reveals Alarming Stats For Robotic Surgery Outcomes

Researchers from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Chicago's Rush University Medical Center conducted a study stating that surgery involving robots is far from perfect. The study showed that 8,061 counts of device malfunctions during robot-assisted surgeries caused death and injuries to patient. Robotic surgery caused over 1300 injuries and 144 deaths, according to an analysis of these reports. 

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