Publications by authors named "Tsutomu Morishita"
The financial impact of robotic surgery on hospital gross profits in Japan compared to laparoscopic surgery.
Asian J Endosc Surg
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Robotic surgery is becoming more popular in Japan, but hospitals are unsure about its profitability compared to traditional laparoscopic surgery.
- A study at Red Cross Hospital Osaka shows that robotic surgeries usually result in lower gross profits due to high costs, despite an increase in their use.
- Some robotic procedures actually lead to negative profits, and the current healthcare reimbursement system may need changes to help hospitals maintain financial health with robotic surgeries.