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1- Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões, Comissão de Cirurgia Minimamente Invasiva e Robótica - Porto Alegre - RS - Brasil.
Revista Do Colegio Brasileiro De Cirurgioes
|November 25, 2020
Summary
Robotic surgery, like the earlier adoption of laparoscopy, represents a significant technological advancement in surgical practice. Learning from the past implementation of laparoscopy can optimize the integration of robotic surgery for improved patient care.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Technology
- Medical Innovation
Background:
- Laparoscopy faced resistance upon introduction in Brazil in the 1990s, initially perceived as costly and complex.
- Despite initial challenges, laparoscopy became the gold standard for numerous surgical procedures.
- Robotic surgery is currently emerging as a similarly disruptive technology in the medical field.

