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WHAT IS ROBOTIC SURGERY?
Robotic surgery are types of surgical procedures that are done using robotic systems. Robotically-assisted surgery was developed to try to overcome the limitations of pre-existing minimally-invasive surgical procedures and to enhance the capabilities of surgeons performing open surgery.
The Da Vinci robotic system has been approved by the FDA since 2000, designed for use in laparoscopic surgeries in Bariatric, Urological, Gynecological and General Surgery procedures. Now Bariatric surgery assisted with Robotics Dr. George Mutafyan always at the forefront of bariatric surgery. The only Da Vinci Robotic system in the region is at Glendale Hospitals.
It allows the movements of the surgeon’s hands to translate into smaller and more precise movements of the instruments inside the patient’s body. One of the instruments is a laparoscope: a thin tube with a small camera and light at the end. The camera sends images to a video monitor in the operating room to guide the doctors during surgery.
Benefits to surgeons and patients
The key differences of using robotic systems for surgeons are improved, 3D visualization and precision control of surgical instruments. The technology can be ideal for certain delicate or complex surgeries, because it makes it easier for surgeons to avoid surrounding nerves and organs.
For patients, robotic surgery offers several potential benefits over conventional open surgery, including:
- Less pain and use of pain medication
- Less blood loss
- Less risk of infection
- Less scarring
- Shorter hospital stays
- Shorter recovery time
Can patients request a robot to be used in their surgery?
Patients are important decision-makers when it comes to their health. Choosing the right treatment is a team effort between patients and physicians. Although detailed technical aspects of surgery should be discussed between patients and surgeons, the expertise and judgment of the surgeon should be the deciding factor on whether a robotic approach is preferred in each particular case. Ultimately, it is the physician’s responsibility to choose the most effective and safe option for each individual patient. Additionally, it is very important to feel comfortable with your surgeon’s decision-making process and the options provided.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No. Current studies demonstrate no difference in pain when compared to “non-robotic” laparoscopic techniques.
The main advantages are:
- Improved vision which allows a better view of a surgical field
- Precision handling of small structures
- Better precision in tight spaces such as the pelvic cavity
The surgical robot does not allow a surgeon to have a tactile feel of the tissues, which can lead to inadvertent injuries to delicate organs. Robotic surgeries tend to have longer operative times, therefore requiring longer anesthesia. In rare cases, a robot can malfunction during surgery.
It depends on the specific procedure being performed. For some procedures, robotic surgery presents an advantage over a non-robotic approach, for others it either makes no difference or may even present a disadvantage.
There is no separate specialty of Robotic Surgery. Robotic technology is used by surgeons in many specialties such as urology, gynecology, thoracic, oncology, as well as in bariatric and general surgery. Robotic surgery is a technique, not a specialty.
Patients are important decision-makers when it comes to their health. Choosing the right treatment is a team effort between patients and physicians. Although detailed technical aspects of surgery should be discussed between patients and surgeons, the expertise and judgment of the surgeon should be the deciding factor on whether a robotic approach is preferred in each particular case. Ultimately, it is the physician’s responsibility to choose the most effective and safe option for each individual patient. Additionally, it is very important to feel comfortable with your surgeon’s decision-making process and the options provided.