How is Robotic Surgery performed?
Robotic Surgery is performed in the following manner: The patient is anaesthetized (General anaesthesia) and positioned appropriately on the operating table The Robot is positioned and the Surgeon with the help of his assistant places the Robotic ports into the Abdominal cavity(similar to Laparoscopy) and these are then attached to the Robot(Docking the Robot). The instruments are then placed through the ports and connected to the Robot. The Surgeon then sits at the Master Console and using the Robot completes the planned operation. The Surgeon’s operative view is a 3d stereoscopic HD with magnification. The Robot also eliminates any tremors. This allows for very accurate surgery. After the procedure is completed, the Robotic instruments are removed and the Robot is detached from the patient(Undocking the Robot). The Surgeon then completes the closure of the port sites(small cuts) and then the patient is brought out of Anaesthesia by the Anaesthetist.
What are the advantages of Robotic Surgery?
Robotic Surgery has several advantages for the patient of which the following are most relevant; Improved Surgical accuracy due to 3D vision with Magnification. Enhanced ability to perform complex surgeries in challenging anatomical areas e.g Male pelvis, using Minimal Access Techniques. Lesser blood loss due to improved vision, smaller incisions, and the use of advanced energy sources. Decreased postoperative pain and quicker recovery.
What is Robotic Surgery?
Robotic Surgery is a Minimal Access Surgical technique where the Surgeon uses a Surgical Robot to perform the surgery. Surgery is performed under General Anaesthesia.
