What Is Robotic Surgery?

Mar 31

Every year, hospitals that specialize in robotic colon and rectal surgery undertake hundreds of procedures. Through practice, these surgeons have polished their technical skills. Every patient has unique requirements, and they provide the finest treatment possible by using the appropriate technologies. Colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, rectal prolapse, and other colorectal diseases are all treated using minimally invasive surgical procedures by expert groups of board-certified colorectal surgery experts.

Laparoscopy

In colon and rectal surgery, laparoscopic surgery is the most widely accessible minimally invasive surgical method. With the use of a digital camera and modern instruments, laparoscopic surgery allows for the removal of parts of the colon and rectum via tiny incisions. Laparoscopy has been shown to enhance patient outcomes, such as infection risk and hospital stay days. These benefits come from the smaller incisions, which result in less discomfort and a faster recovery.

Robotic Surgery is a kind of surgery that uses robotic technology

Robotic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive colorectal surgery used when doctors think there is verifiable safety and categorical advantage to the patient. Robotic surgery, like other minimally invasive procedures, uses tiny incisions, which, when compared to big incisions or open surgery, may lower complication rates. Robotic surgery, on the other hand, is a newer method that hasn't received as much research. Robotic surgery might possibly raise hospital and other medical expenditures if it is utilized incorrectly. Surgeons are confident in their capacity to administer robotics skillfully, properly, and only when they are in the best interests of the patient.

Because of the unique wristed devices, robotic surgery has a number of benefits over laparoscopy, including superior ergonomics and optics for the operating surgeon. The robot enables for a finer dissection of the rectum out of the confined area where it is placed, which is particularly beneficial in the case of rectal cancer. The benefits of robotic surgery are particularly useful in circumstances like these, when laparoscopic surgery's safety and results haven't been thoroughly proven, maybe owing to the complexity of laparoscopic pelvic surgery. As a result, robots' better ergonomics are very useful in the treatment of colorectal diseases.

The following conditions might benefit from robotic colorectal surgery:

Colon cancer is a kind of cancer that affects the colon
Cancer of the rectum
Diverticulitis
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBD) is a kind of inflammatory
The duodenum, small intestine, colon, rectum, and anus are all affected by Crohn's disease
Total proctocolectomy to heal ulcerative colitis
Condition of the trans-anal
Prolapse of the rectal mucosa
As part of a combination operation with Urology and Gynecology, multivisceral surgery (multiple organ system) is performed for cancer and pelvic organ/rectal prolapse.

Not every patient is a good candidate for robotic surgery or laparoscopy, which are less invasive procedures.