Surgeons who use the robotic system find that for many procedures it enhances precision, flexibility and control during the operation and allows them to better see the site, compared with traditional techniques. Using robotic surgery, surgeons can perform delicate and complex procedures that may have been difficult or impossible with other methods.

- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A

However like any other technological advance, Robotic Surgery too comes with a heavy price tag... At present, the scope for robotics in India is limited because of cost considerations. The future of robotic surgery in India also will depend on the same factor.

- Indian Journal of Urology