Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a robot to perform a surgery under the guidance of a surgeon:
How it works
The surgeon sits at a computer station and controls the robot’s movements using joysticks. The robot’s arms have small surgical tools attached to them. The surgeon makes small incisions in the body to insert the instruments. A camera attached to a thin tube (endoscope) allows the surgeon to see 3D images of the surgical area.
Benefits
Robotic surgery can be ideal for complex or delicate surgeries. It can help surgeons avoid nerves and organs, and can provide better precision and control. For patients, robotic surgery can result in less pain, less blood loss, less risk of infection, less scarring, and shorter hospital stays and recovery times.
Procedures
Robotic surgery can be used for a wide range of procedures, including abdominal surgery, colon and rectal surgery, cardiovascular surgery, gynecologic surgery, head and neck surgery, spine surgery, and urologic surgery.