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Why robotic surgery could be a better option than open surgery -- and when to know which is best
Fortunately for patients, robotic surgery is less intimidating than it sounds and, in most cases, offers several advantages. Robotic surgery -- or robotic-assisted surgery -- is a minimally invasive type of surgery in which surgeons use a console equipped with controllers that maneuver robotic arms. Benefits of robotic surgeryBecause it is less invasive and more precise, robotic surgery offers several patient benefits when compared to traditional open surgery. Is robotic surgery better? AdIn some cases, open surgery provides surgeons better access to the area on which they are operating.