Robotic Surgery

In "Robotic Surgery," Jacqueline Owen contrasts the advantages and disadvantages of robotic surgery. Owen explains how robots can make smaller incisions which can lead to lessened recovery times. On the down side, the disadvantages include the million dollar price tag these robots come with. They cost $100,000 dollars to maintain and there are no promises of a glitch-free robot. Owen finishes her editorial by stating that the robots give physicians "...precision and control," and that she would choose robotic surgery over traditional surgery "...hands down," (Owen 44).
This piece was very informative. I found that Owen reached the audience by building common ground explaining the disadvantages of robotic surgery. Her purpose was to persuade others that the advantages of robotic surgery outweigh the disadvantages. It was also clever of her to include more advantages than disadvantages to suit her purpose. I would agree with Owen that robotic surgery would be the better choice because of the accuracy and reduced trauma.