Why is the Popularity of Robotic Surgery Increasing?

Alex D'souza, Medical Tech Outlook | Tuesday, November 24, 2020

The robotic surgery can be beneficial for the patients and the surgeons because the surgery can be performed with more precision, and the patients will endure less pain. 

FREMONT, CA: The advanced form of laparoscopic surgery is known as robotic-assisted surgery. It helps the surgeons to complete any complicated surgery with better accuracy, flexibility, and control compared to the traditional surgery procedure. The surgeons can even utilize computer-controlled and self-powered robots that will accompany them during the surgery so that they can help during the manipulation and positioning of the surgical instruments. Open surgeries are more painful and leave scars in the body, but it is not the same with the robotic-assisted surgery as minimal invasive is required for surgery, and it also helps the patient to heal faster.

The benefits of robotic-assisted surgery

There are various advantages of robotic surgery for patients and surgeons.

Some of the advantages of robotic surgery for patients:

• Very less scarring

• Shorter hospitalization

• Faster recovery time and return to routine activities

• Less risk of infection due to smaller incisions

• Reduced discomfort and pain

• Less blood loss and transfusions

Few Benefits of robotic surgery for surgeons:

• Increased proficiency

• Easy access to hard-to-reach areas

• Exception precision

• Improved visualization

How Does Robot-Assisted Surgery Work?

The robotic-assisted surgery is conducted by utilizing the combination of electronics, machinery, and computer, which offers the surgeons an intuitive tool. The tool helps them to control surgical instruments, and general anesthesia is used during surgery. The surgeons can even work from the computer console in the operating room. They have to manage various precision-guided robotic arms that can hold and manipulate the instruments to make small incisions in the patients. The camera attached to the robotic arms offer the surgeons a better view of the operating site.

Is Robotic Surgery Safe?

The robotic surgery is safe for the patients and the surgeons. It can even provide various benefits while performing specific surgeries.

• When open surgeries can become difficult for the patients

• For the patients who do not want to go through pain, discomfort, or blood loss

• While operating on prostate removal, urologic, gynecologic procedures, and surgeries in small sensitive areas like neck and brain

How Has Robotic Surgery Improved Surgery?

In robotic surgery, surgeons can conduct complicated surgical processes with the help of robotic technology. Such surgeries also offer better visualization, proficiency, and ergonomics compared to open surgeries.

The patients can be assured for better results as it is performed with smaller incisions and better efficiency. They will also have to endure less pain during and after the surgery. Therefore, in every aspect, robotic surgery is better than the traditional open surgery method.