In fact, they had improved the LRPS procedure by using a newer technology called the Da Vinci system.

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Secondly, the Da Vinci system that employs robotics in laproscopic surgery reduced my recovery time and significantly mitigated the downside risks of surgery.

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Intuitive Surgical, a developer of robotic surgical systems called da Vinci Surgical System, is set to release its Q4 2012 earnings on January 22.

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Recently a detailed study conducted by the researchers at Columbia University has indicated that the cost-benefit ratio of using da Vinci surgical system to perform hysterectomies is not favorable at all.

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Also, while the lawsuits mentioned by Citron Research hold Intuitive Surgical responsible for a few deaths and injuries, it is unclear at the moment if the da Vinci surgical system actually caused these events.

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