Becker's Healthcare September 17, 2021
Surgical robots have seen exponential growth in ASCs, despite the high costs to acquire them.
Five ASC leaders spoke with Becker’s about the necessity, or lack of necessity, of surgical robots to ASC growth.
Editor’s note: These responses were edited lightly for clarity and brevity.
Question: On a scale of 1-10, how important are surgical robots to ASC growth? Why?
Jennifer Zayas, RN. Nurse Manager at Center for Pain Management (Sartell, Minn.): We do not use surgical robots in our practice. However, I feel with the advancement of technology, surgical robots will become a significant and important asset in ASCs. Decreasing recovery time and reducing pain are both significant benefits of surgical robots. The increase in time under...