Predictors of Hospital Adoption of Robotic Surgery Techniques and Disparities in Access to Cutting-Edge Care

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with utilization of robotic surgical technology, especially those leading to increased disparities in care access.  METHODS: The AHA Annual Survey and HCUP SID from California for... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Lindsay Gil (Loyola Stritch School of Medicine)
  2. Anai Kothari (Loyola University Medical Center)
  3. Robert H. Blackwell (Loyola University Medical Center)
  4. Gopal N. Gupta (Loyola University Medical Center)
  5. Paul C. Kuo (Loyola University Medical Center)

Topic Areas

General Surgery , Other

Session

QS-GS/CRS » Quick-Shot Presentations: General / Colorectal Surgery (15:00 - Thursday, 21st September, Ireland 406)