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Exclusive | Mom gets groundbreaking mastectomy from a $2M robot named Carol

A $2 million robot named Carol has performed a groundbreaking robotic mastectomy, marking a medical first in the tri-state area.

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📍 How it ended

A mother underwent a groundbreaking mastectomy performed by a $2M robot named Carol. AtlantiCare offered the robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy using a minimally invasive approach.

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The brief

A patient has undergone a breakthrough robotic breast cancer surgery using a $2 million robot named Carol. AtlantiCare is providing this robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy via a minimally invasive approach.

Coverage from the New York Post, Yahoo, and AOL emphasizes the groundbreaking nature of the procedure and the cost of the technology. KTVU identifies the patient as a Moraga mom and a U.S. pioneer for the surgery, while WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM notes that an Atlantic City, NJ area hospital is the first in the tri-states to offer it.

Future developments will likely center on the adoption of this minimally invasive approach and the further utilization of the Carol robotic system.

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Quick answers

What is the name and cost of the robot used in the surgery?

The robot is named Carol and costs $2 million.

Where is this robotic surgery being offered?

It is being offered at AtlantiCare in the Atlantic City, NJ area.

What specific type of procedure was performed?

The procedure was a robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy using a minimally invasive approach.

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AtlantiCare Robotic Surgery Mastectomy Atlantic City Healthcare Technology

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