Criticism
Critics of robotic surgery say there is a steep learning curve for surgeons who adopt it, and that there has been a lack of credible studies that indicate long-term results are superior to results following traditional laparoscopic surgery. The Da Vinci system uses proprietary software, which cannot be modified by physicians, thereby limiting the freedom to modify the operation system. With a cost of around $2.5 million, it may also be beyond the financial reach of many institutions.
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