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Study suggests robotics have altered hysterectomy landscape


 

AT SGS 2014

In addition to the observed decrease in vaginal hysterectomies and increase in robotic hysterectomies, there was also a significant reduction in the proportion of total abdominal hysterectomies, from 22% to 17%.

Dr. Jeppson disclosed no relevant conflicts of interest.

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