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Benefits of Robotic Surgery

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Published: Dec. 22, 2008
Updated: Dec. 22, 2008

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What Is Robotic Surgery?

Robotic surgery offers numerous potential benefits over a traditional open surgery approach:

Significantly less pain
Less blood loss and need for transfusions
Less risk of infection
Less scarring
Shorter hospital stay
Shorter recovery time

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Updated: Dec. 22, 2008
Published: Dec. 22, 2008
URL: http://www.dukehealth.org/health_library/care_guides/robotic_surgery/educational_materials/benefits_of_robotic_surgery