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Canada lags in using robotic surgery

Authors :
Sarah Spitz
Source :
Canadian Medical Association Journal. 185:E305-E306
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
CMA Joule Inc., 2013.

Abstract

It’s the cutting edge of technology — literally. Robotic surgery is an increasingly popular practice in hospitals across the globe, but not in Canada, where the hefty price tag may be deterring governments. It is minimally invasive and can be better for patients and doctors, according to some

Details

ISSN :
14882329 and 08203946
Volume :
185
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....b0323daeac5d8c70f1b06c58507ceee0
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.109-4429