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New operation ? Robotic en bloc first-rib resection

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Old 05-16-2012, 11:49 AM #1
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My surgeon said that nerves were wrapped around my first rib, and had to be removed before the rib was cut. It's hard to imagine a robot being able to do that, as well as removing scar tissue from nerves--isn't it?
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