Military Backing Surgical Technology

Florida Hospital’s Nicholson Center prepares surgeons for telesurgery around the globe

CELEBRATION—Thanks to a $4.2 million Department of Defense (DoD) grant, surgeons honing their skills on gaming/simulator technology at the Florida Hospital Nicholson Center...Read More

 



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Military Backing Surgical Technology
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