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Aug 2016
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Episode 24 - The History of Laparoscopy,...

TYLER ROUSE
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In this episode, we will look back at how robots first entered the operating room, review the current state of surgical robots and consider possible future directions. As well, we'll find out about some of the pioneers of robotic surgery and learn about how some government agents contributed to their development!

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