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Was just diagnosed with small intestine neuroendocrine tumor that is malignant. oncologist surgeon says treatment is open surgery with 2 to 3 weeks in hospital. he does robotics but did not first offer it. how many robot surgeries shows experience?
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You should discuss this option with your surgeon. If he feels uncomfortably with a minimal invasive approach, you can seek a second opinion. However, I do not think you need to stay in the hospital more than one week with the open approach. The surgeon who has an advanced training (fellowship) in laparoscopic surgery usually does a better job.
Answered 8/9/2022
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