Has the Real MIS Revolution Finally Arrived?
Executive Summary
Robotics, or computer-enhanced surgery, still has its skeptics. But a small group of start-up device companies are pushing forward, claiming that they represent a radically new--and better--way to do surgery. The dilemma for the small companies: to sell the concept behind robotics while, at the same time, competitively positioning their individual offerings.
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