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When James first heard that his surgeon would be using a robot for his prostate surgery, his imagination immediately went to science fiction movies. He pictured an autonomous machine making decisions and performing operations on its own, perhaps even malfunctioning at a critical moment. "Will a robot really be operating on me?" he asked nervously during his consultation. His surgeon chuckled and explained that the reality is far different-and far more reassuring-than Hollywoo

Maria remembers her grandmother's surgery from twenty years ago-the long incision across her abdomen, weeks in the hospital, and months of painful recovery. So when Maria's doctor recommended gallbladder surgery, she felt a familiar wave of dread. "Will I be laid up for months like my grandmother was?" she asked. Her surgeon smiled and explained that surgical techniques have transformed dramatically. Today, Maria's procedure would likely involve just a few tiny incisions, and

Sarah sat in her car outside the medical office, her hands gripping the steering wheel as she tried to calm her racing heart. The word "surgery" had been mentioned during her last appointment, and suddenly everything felt uncertain. What would the procedure involve? How long would recovery take? Was this really the best option for her condition? Like so many patients facing surgical decisions, Sarah felt overwhelmed by questions and unsure where to find reliable answers. At V