Robotic surgical systems have made great strides in recent years and have become permanent fixtures in the workings of advanced surgical facilities. They are used in procedures such as minimally invasive, laparoscopic or exploratory surgery. However, since the required investments of money and time make it unfeasible to perform all interventions using surgical robots, a suitable balance must be found. The Máxima Medical Centre (MMC) plays a leading role in laparoscopic surgery in the Netherlands. In mid-2018, the hospital brought a new innovation into service: a robotic surgical arm called FlexDex.
