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How does precision surgery support improved health system efficiency?

  1. By reducing the role of human surgeons
  2. By reducing recovery times and hospital stays
  3. By diagnosing diseases before symptoms occur
  4. By reducing the overall cost of surgery
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct. Precision surgery improves health system efficiency primarily by reducing recovery times and hospital stays.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect. Precision surgery does not reduce the role of human surgeons who remain essential to operate robotic systems and make clinical decisions.
  • C is incorrect. Diagnosing diseases before symptoms occur is a function of early diagnostic imaging and screening, not surgical technology.
  • D is incorrect. Precision surgery often has higher upfront costs due to specialised equipment. Long-term savings come indirectly from shorter hospital stays (as in option B), which is the more direct reason for improved efficiency.