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• Robot-Assisted Gallbladder Surgery Linked to Higher Risk of Complications: Study

  June 11, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that robot-assisted gallbladder removal surgery results in longer hospital stays and higher complication rates compared to traditional laparoscopic surgery.

• Robotic Hernia Repair Surgery Linked To Higher Rates of Hernia Recurrence: Study

  June 18, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates there is an increased risk of recurrence following robot-assisted hernia repair surgery, when compared to laparoscopic and open surgical procedures.

• Da Vinci Surgical Robot Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Fatal Small Intestine Burns

  February 16, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  a da Vinci surgical robot wrongful death lawsuit claims poor insulation led to fatal thermal burns to a woman's small intestines.

• Robotic Surgery Linked to Higher Rates of Bile Duct Injury in Cholecystectomies: Study

  December 19, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  Researchers raise questions about the safety and effectiveness of robotic-assisted cholecystectomy, which has been linked to an increased risk of bile duct injuries.

• FDA Issues Warning Over Use of Surgical Robots To Perform Mastectomies

  August 23, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has issued a safety communication warning there is no proof of the safety or effectiveness of using robotic surgery to perform mastectomy procedures for the prevention or treatment of breast cancer.

• Study Finds Few Benefits To Robotic Surgery Compared to Traditional Surgical Methods

  August 17, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds the outcomes of robotic surgery are no better than more traditional forms of surgery.

• Robotic Hernia Repair Surgery Has No Benefits Over Laparoscopic Techniques: Study

  October 29, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds robot surgery fails to provide any benefits in hernia mesh repair procedures.

• Mako Surgical Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Rio Robotic Surgery System

  June 13, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who bought shares of MAKO Surgical Corporation stock, which...