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W HEN C ONSIDERING W HE THER to invest in the time, money and training required to incorporate robotic surgery into their practices, many surgeons may wonder if the efforts are worthwhile. Generally, performing a procedure with robotic-assisted surgery can take longer than it would to perform an open surgery, which may be particularly off- putting to older, seasoned surgeons who are comfortable and confident with open surgery. However, because robotic-assisted surgery can result in less bleeding, less pain, faster recovery times and less scarring for patients, the option is often a good one for patients. What some surgeons may not realize is the benefits that surgeons themselves may reap from performing robotic- assisted surgery. The National Institutes of Health notes that performing robotic-assisted surgery offers ergonomic advantages for the surgeon. Because doctors are able to sit down at the console when operating and reduce awkward movements sometimes required during an open surgery, the surgeons may experience less fatigue and reduced stress. n How Robotic Surgery Benefits Clinicians BY K ATY MENA-BERKLEY ROBOTIC SURGERY CAN IMPROVE THE PATIENT E XPERIENCE, BUT THIS MINIMALLY- INVA SIVE TECHNIQUE ALSO HA S POTENTIAL TO ENHANCE QUALIT Y OF LIFE FOR CLINICIANS. Investment: An Advanced Rao Wealth Partners is an independent firm with securities offered through Summit Brokerage Services, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Summit Financial Group, Inc., a registered investment advisor. Summit is an independent broker-dealer with client assets held at First Clearing, LLC (a wholly owned Wells Fargo subsidiary). Summit and its affiliates are under separate ownership from any other named entity. You can name every bone in the body, but you can't name a single investment in your retirement account. It's time for a change. (212) 257-5794 www.raowp.com Individual Stock Selection | Corporate Retirement Accounts | Educational Savings Plans M D N E W S . C O M /// M D N E W S L O N G I S L A N D ■ 2 0 2 2 I N N O V A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y ❰❰❰❰❰ 1 1