AORN Journal
Volume 92, Issue 1 , Pages 72-86 , July 2010

Developing a Successful Robotic Surgery Program in a Rural Hospital

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 Editor's note: AESOP, da Vinci, and ZEUS are registered trademarks of Intuitive Surgical, Inc, Sunnyvale, CA. Publication of this article does not imply AORN endorsement of specific products.

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doi: 10.1016/j.aorn.2009.10.024

AORN Journal
Volume 92, Issue 1 , Pages 72-86 , July 2010

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