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    FDA sounds an alarm on using robotic devices in cancer surgeries, citing concerns about safety and results

    The FDA cautioned against using robotically assisted devices in #cancer surgeries, citing concerns about safety and outcomes.
    by Casey Ross Feb 28, 2019 2 minutes
    A surgeon operates a da Vinci surgical robot.

    The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday warned against the use of robotically assisted devices for mastectomies and other cancer surgeries, asserting the products may pose safety risks and result in poor outcomes for patients.

    The agency said it decided to issue its warning after reviewing studies suggesting that robotically assisted devices were being used to perform cancer procedures

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