Intuitive Surgical Inc., makers of one of the nation's most popular robotic surgery platforms, has been having a difficult year. Following the release of data showing an increase in injuries during use of the devices, a recall, and a recent warning from the FDA, Intuitive has lost about $6 billion in value in the last five months.With demand in decline, and some analysts saying that the tech is more expensive than its worth, are Intuitive's troubles a sign that robotic surgery isn't ready for the big time yet?
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