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Robotic-assisted surgery significantly reduces hospital stay duration

A study in Paris public hospitals found robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) effectively decreases the length of hospital stay compared to traditional laparoscopic and open surgeries. An analysis of 9,326 procedures revealed that RAS saved a total of 5,390 hospitalization days, with 86% of these savings from urological procedures. This lower median length of stay enhances patient turnover and creates better patient flow, underscoring the benefits of adopting robotic technologies in surgical practices.

Journal Article by Blanc T, Capito C (…) Roupret M et 9 al. in J Robot Surg

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