Aster Centre for Robotic Onco Surgery operating under Aster International Institute of Oncology combines the expertise of oncology surgeons with advanced robotic technology to provide precise and minimally invasive surgical treatment for various cancer types. The center offers comprehensive oncology services, follows a multidisciplinary approach, focuses on patient-centered care, and may contribute to research and innovation in the field of oncology.
The Centre for Robotic Onco Surgery follows a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. It collaborates closely with other specialists such as medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and genetic counselors to ensure comprehensive evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans.
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What types of cancer surgeries can be performed using robotic technology?
Robotic technology can be used for various cancer surgeries, including but not limited to:
- Prostate cancer surgery: Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy is a common procedure performed using robotic technology.
- Gynecologic cancer surgery: Robotic-assisted procedures for ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers, such as hysterectomy and lymph node dissection, can be performed.
- Colorectal cancer surgery: Robotic-assisted colectomy, rectal resection, and lymph node dissection are among the procedures used for colorectal cancer treatment.
- Head and neck cancer surgery: Some complex procedures for head and neck cancers, such as robotic-assisted throat or tongue cancer surgery, can be performed robotically.
- Lung cancer surgery: Robotic-assisted lobectomy or segmentectomy may be utilized for lung cancer treatment in certain cases.
Who are robotic liver surgeons, and what do they do?
Surgeons perform liver surgery and treatment using robots and advanced technology in robotic liver surgery. The surgery is done with mechanical arms, making the overall treatment process minimally invasive. Surgeons manoeuvre the robotic arms using console controls, interpret the 3D view, and ensure smooth treatment procedure management.
What question should you ask a robotic liver surgeon?
The patient’s consent is required before robotic liver surgeons in Kollam begin the treatment. Therefore, they must question the importance of robotic treatment, success ratio of the treatment, and underlying and potential threats of the surgery. They should also know preparations, cautions, and procedures they are supposed to follow before and after the surgery.
What documents should I carry on my first robotic liver surgeon visit?
On your first visit to see liver surgeons at Aster PMF, carry your medical reports of your liver, previous treatment reports, and a list of current medications. You should also carry health insurance cards, referral letters from physicians, a journal of current symptoms, and details of inherited diseases.
What is the role of a robotic liver surgeon in a patient's treatment?
Liver surgeons prepare the treatment process by taking patients to several tests to check the body’s capacity to receive the organ. They diagnose patients, plan treatment, conduct thorough assessment of robotic surgery requirement for patients’ effective recovery, and provide post-treatment care.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a robotic liver surgeon?
Patients must prepare by carrying all medical reports related to their liver conditions. They can also be asked to fast for a couple of hours before the surgery and sign an agreement of consent. Patients should also know details of the treatment, including their benefits, risks, and treatment success/ failure possibilities.
How does robotic oncologic surgery work?
Robotic oncologic surgery utilizes a robotic surgical system that consists of robotic arms equipped with specialized surgical instruments. The surgeon controls the robot from a console, where they can view a high-definition, 3D image of the surgical site. The surgeon's hand movements are translated into precise movements of the robotic arms, enabling them to perform complex oncologic surgeries with enhanced precision.
When should I consider seeing a robotic liver surgeon?
Surgeons at Aster PMF Hospital determine if robotic liver surgery is required. They perform robotic surgery for liver resections to remove tumours and other related severe liver problems. Surgeons first examine tumour size and location, patients’ medical issues, and overall health. A consultation with surgeons is required before opting for the surgery.
Will a robotic liver surgeon help manage recovery after surgery?
Aster PMF surgeons monitor patients’ vitals and anaesthesia and shift them to the ICU. They timely collect blood samples to evaluate the performance of transplanted/ treated liver. Further, patients are required to stay at the hospital to ensure no postoperative reactions or infections occur.
What liver conditions do robotic liver surgeons attend to?
Liver surgeons at Aster PMF Hospital in Kollam treat severe liver diseases and conditions, including liver cancer, benign liver tumours, liver cysts, liver abscesses, liver resection, liver transplantation, biliary conditions, cirrhosis complications, and living donor liver surgery.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by robotic liver surgeons?
Aster PMF Hospital in Kollam is equipped with advanced robotics and devices to diagnose, treat, and provide liver surgical treatments. The equipment involved, Da Vinci and Versius surgical system, surgeon console, patient side cart, EndoWrist instruments, HD 3D vision system, Trocars and Cannulas, and diagnostic tools.
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