The Patient Education Website of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine adresses these questions:
- What is robotic surgery?
- What are the advantages of robotic surgery compared to traditional laparoscopy?
- What are the advantages of robotic surgery compared to laparotomy (open incision)?
- Are there any disadvantages of robotic surgery?
- What are the most common surgical procedures performed by robotic surgery?
- Is robotic surgery right for everyone?
Read ASRM Robotic Surgery, American Society for Reprocutive Medicine, Revised 2012 – PDF.