Suppose Robotic Technology Improves the Results of Abdominal Surgery-Less Time

question 4

Multiple Choice

Suppose robotic technology improves the results of abdominal surgery-less time to perform the surgery, faster recovery times, and fewer mistakes.What is the impact on the market for abdominal surgery using this new technology?

• A)Demand for robot-assisted surgery will increase.
• B)Hospitals will be slow to adopt the new technology fearing that it may result in lower prices.
• C)The demand for surgical assistants will increase.
• D)All of the above.

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