Robotic surgery - are surgeries performed by Robots?

 

Robotic-assisted surgery improves precision agility in critical surgeries and ensures a better view of the surgical site to surgeons for most common robotic surgery procedures compared to traditional surgical procedures. It assists surgeons in performing minimally invasive procedures for complex and otherwise impossible or difficult surgeries.

How it is performed

Clinical Robotic surgery is equipped with a camera arm and mechanical arms attached to surgical instruments. In this process, the surgeon sits at a computer console adjacent to the operating table and manages the arms during the operation. The console shares a magnified, high-definition 3-D view of the surgical site with the surgeon. Assisting teammates can also witness the surgical site through the magnifier.

Since this type of surgery is conducted by small, precise cuts in operation, It is more useful than standard endoscopic techniques. Robotic arm-assisted laparoscopic surgery is more manageable to perform than endoscopic surgery. In addition, surgeons can catch the performing area more clearly which is more comfortable for the surgeon to use this method. However, robotic surgery become time-consuming because robots require more time to set up and not all hospitals are accustomed to the technology previously. Though now it has become familiar.

The most common robotic surgery procedures are:

●     Coronary artery bypass

●     Removal of cancerous tissue from sensitive body parts, like blood vessels, nerves, or vital organs through operations.

●     Surgical removal of the gallbladder

●     Replacing the hip

●     The hysterectomy

●     Kidney removal, total or partial

●     Kidney Transplantation

Why Robotic surgery is preferred

Robotic surgery is preferred by patients and surgeons as well because

●     it makes minimally invasive surgery feasible. 

●     It benefits you directly by shorter recovery time—as well as indirectly by the surgeon having better visualization, leading to a more critical surgery. 

●     The surgeon has a greater range of motion and skill

●     The surgeon observes a highly-magnified, high-resolution image of the operating field

●     The surgeon has favourable access to the area being operated on 

●     Shorter hospital stay

●     Less risk of infection 

●     Less blood loss and fewer blood transfusions 

●     Less pain

●     Faster recovery

●     Quicker return to the daily routine 

The Pre and Post Procedure Cautions

Eight hours before the surgery, patients cannot eat or drink anything. Laxatives or enemas may be necessary the day before surgery to complete certain procedures. Ten days before the procedure, your physician may suggest taking aspirin, blood thinners, and anti-inflammatory medications if needed, as well as vitamins and supplements.

The patient is immediately transferred to a recovery room once the operation is completed. The procedure may demand an overnight or a couple of days stay in the hospital, depending on the type of surgery performed.

Robotic surgery is used to treat conditions affecting the heart, digestive system, bladder, prostate and more. This enables obtaining sophisticated treatments with less downtime to recovery. Only a  specially trained surgeon can use robotic technology to operate through small incisions. This procedure includes less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery. Surgeons who have performed a high volume of these procedures normally provide optimal outcomes.

SELSMA (Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Malaysia) was formed in the year 2012 to bring together surgeons from all over the world and Malaysia specifically. With a focus on Endoscopic-Laparoscopic techniques, and laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. SELSMA also welcomes Medical officers, Medical students and Allied health to actively participate in their host of activities. To know more about their work please visit the official website https://www.selsma.com/