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Re: flybabyfly post# 23489

Friday, 06/12/2015 11:11:05 PM

Friday, June 12, 2015 11:11:05 PM

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"There’s a lot of unmet need based on the current model of robotics," added Ethicon chairman Michael del Prado, who stressed that the cost/benefit analysis for certain laparoscopy procedures like cholecystectomy might rule out robotics for those surgeries.



In that same piece, del Prado also said:

"There are opportunities not just for lower costs, but improvements in functionality, ease of use and movement within the OR."

Source:
http://www.massdevice.com/jjs-pipeline-include-30-major-medical-devices-and-surgical-robot/