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In the case involving allegations of unprofessional conduct against a Colorado surgeon, the use of a robotic surgery arm might be only a distraction, say two malpractice attorneys. No matter what equipment was used, the real issue might be whether the facility adequately credentialed him and required him to meet the same performance standards as any other surgeon, with or without the robot.

Critical issue: Oversight of robotic surgery