Get the advantage of Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery. It is a rapid advancement in the field of medical science. Robotic surgery means operating on patients through small holes rather than making big incisions. The biggest advantage of robotic surgery is to give the surgeon unparalleled control in a minimally invasive environment. Robotic surgery offers higher precision, flexibility and control when compared to the conventional laparoscopic surgery and offers much better anatomical clarity as compared to open surgery.

What benefits does it offer to the patients and the doctors?

Surgeons nowadays have been using robotic surgery in their surgical procedures to achieve accuracy and flexibility. Even a complex procedure can be done without much of the difficulties or hassles using robotic surgery in India.

With robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery has become quite easy. The various benefits of minimally invasive surgery include the following:

• Fewer complications such as surgical site infection
• Less pain during the treatment
• Smaller and less noticeable scars
• It brings down post-surgical complications such as infections, smaller incision, provides better Cosmesis, and lesser chances of developing a hernia.
• It reduces blood loss and trauma.
• It allows a quicker recovery.
• Yields excellent cosmetic and functional outcomes.
• Recovery is faster, you do not have to stay in the hospital for quite a long now.

How is it done?

While the patient is under anaesthesia, three robotic arms and the video camera are inserted through small incisions on the body. The surgeon then sits in front of a computer console which provides him with a 3D view of the operating field and controls through which the robotic arms can be manipulated. The robotic arms have tiny wrists which bend in several directions with increased dexterity and fine manipulation beyond the capability of the human hand.

This is a significant advancement over laparoscopic surgery which allows for less clear vision and allows only rigid instruments to be used therefore reducing the manoeuvrability inside the operating environment.

When is it preferred?

Robotic surgery is gradually becoming the standard of care for certain surgeries especially surgery involving the pelvic organs such as the prostate, bladder, colon and rectum. The surgeon decides based on the condition of the patient & the complexity of the disease if the procedure is suitable for that patient. Robotic surgery has changed the experience of patients as they undergo surgery and over 3 million procedures have been performed across the world.

The advances in technology have made recovery faster. The stay in the hospital has been significantly reduced from weeks to days or hours.The range of movements and the dexterity of  robotic instruments  has improved the reach in all corners of the abdominal cavity.

Risks

Though robotic surgery involves risk, they are very much similar to the traditional open surgeries or laparoscopic surgeries. Some of the risks include infection, allergy, and other subtle complications.

The goal of our team of professionals is to provide the patient with a safe journey through the hospital with the best possible outcome which is why our hospital is the best robotic surgery hospital in India.