The benefits of minimally invasive robotic surgery are well documented. Compared with open surgery, this type of procedure lowers stress on the immune system and the risk of complications. Patients benefit from speedier recoveries and shorter hospital stays. Surgeons who perform procedures at ergonomically designed consoles experience increased wellbeing. And hospital administrations benefit through a rise in patient capacity and working environments that promote employee satisfaction. On the flip side, the surgical systems used in minimally invasive procedures often require specialized training and can initially appear to be expensive.

The widespread benefits of robotic surgery are, however, beginning to outweigh…