Top 5 barriers to adoption - surgical robotics


Gain actionable insights from surgeons worldwide on the barriers slowing robotic-assisted surgery and discover strategies to accelerate adoption.

Why This Whitepaper Matters

Robotic-assisted surgery is transforming healthcare, but adoption is slower than expected. Through interviews with surgeons, hospital administrators, and key opinion leaders, IDR Medical identified five recurring concerns that are limiting widespread adoption.

By reading this whitepaper, you’ll learn:

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  • The learning curve and training challenges slowing surgeon confidence.
  • How loss of tactile feedback impacts precision and safety.
  • Why system reliability and downtime remain critical adoption barriers.
  • The effect of cost and reimbursement uncertainty on hospital decision-making.
  • The need for robust clinical evidence and outcomes validation to support adoption.
Who Should Read This Whitepaper
  • MedTech & Surgical Device Developers looking to understand surgeon adoption challenges
  • Hospital Administrators & Procurement Teams assessing robotic systems investments
  • Clinical Leaders & Innovators seeking evidence-based strategies to expand robotic surgery

IDR Medical Expertise

With over 20 years of experience, IDR Medical partners with leading MedTech organizations to:

  • Conduct deep market research with surgeons and stakeholders
  • Identify barriers to adoption and refine value propositions
  • Develop strategies aligned with surgeon and hospital needs.