- Male
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
my doctor said I need surgery soon and gave me two options machine-assisted or manual surgery. which one is better and what are the pros and cons of each?
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Minimally invasive: Robotic-assisted surgery can sometimes be less invasive than manual surgery, leading to smaller incisions, less trauma to surrounding tissues, and potentially faster recovery times.
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Consult a Orthopaedician
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