The robotic application is gaining more popularity in General Surgery, Gastroenterology, and Super Specialty departments. Compared to laparoscopic surgeries, surgeons get better clarity and magnification of the operating field through the three-dimensional screen in Robotic Surgery. The robotic arms can access areas that may be difficult or impossible for human hands to reach and improve surgical outcomes.
The robot-assisted surgery is very beneficial in treating a broad spectrum of Gastrointestinal cancers. It is widely used in Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Rectal Cancer.
The most Used robotic procedures in General Surgery & Gastroenterology are:
- Hernia Repair (Incision, Umbilical, Inguinal, Hiatal, Diaphragmatic)
- Colon and Rectal Resection (Left, Right, Sigmoid, Total, Rectum)
- Colectomy (removal of the large intestine usually due to cancer)
- Rectopexy (For rectal/ pelvic organ prolapse)
- Gastrectomy (removal of all or part of the stomach usually due to cancer)
- Adrenalectomy
- Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Distal Pancreatectomy
- Gastrectomy
- Heller Myotomy
- Rectal Prolapse (Rectopexy)
- Lysis of Adhesions
- Nissen Fundoplication
- Pancreatectomy
- Small Bowel Resection
Major benefits of Robotic surgery
- Shorter hospitalization
- Reduced pain and discomfort
- Faster recovery time
- Minimal Scarring
- Less risk of infection
- Reduced blood loss
- Minimum wound - related complications
Unique benefits of Robotic Surgery
- Greater visualization
- Enhanced dexterity
- Greater precision, flexibility and control during the operation