Perspectives of Rural Surgeons - Taking Newer Technologies to the Rural Patients

An oft-repeated question is "Are the newer technologies useful in rural surgery"? Some surgeons argue that these newer technologies are costly and not necessarily in the best interest of the patients, and that they have treated and are still treating patients with conventional techniques and procedures quite effectively, especially in rural practice. While others argue that these technologies should be used in rural practice and their benefits must be extended to the rural patients as well. Let us consider the pros and cons.