Robotic Surgery: The Way Of The Future
When a patient hears a medical professional say that surgery is needed, first thoughts run to the success of the surgery, pain levels, potential complications, and how much time off of work is necessary. While anxiety is a part of every surgery, patients can rest easy and minimize risk by choosing robotic-assisted surgery. Choosing robotic surgery for minimally invasive procedures due to advantages such as improving the surgeon’s field of vision, improved mobility via the robot’s hands, and reduced physician fatigue. Thanks to modern medical advancements and the technology boom of the past 20 years, today’s patients undergo less risk than ever before. With robotic surgery, patients compound medical and technological advancements while enjoying faster recovery time, fewer complications, and minimal scarring.

The future is now
Since the technology’s original approval in 2000, the applications for robotic-arm assisted surgery have expanded to nearly all surgical subspecialties including urology and gynecology. Over 570,000 procedures worldwide were performed in 2014, with the figure growing by 10% each subsequent year. Many surgeons note that robotic-assisted surgery allows for greater precision, flexibility, and control during the operation, empowering doctors to successfully perform delicate or complex procedures that would otherwise be too difficult to complete with traditional approaches.
Shorter patient recovery time
Since robotic-assisted surgery procedures are generally less invasive, patients experience a shorter recovery timeline. By making small incisions rather than the standard more invasive open surgery, patients lose less blood overall and recover faster. Numerous healthcare professionals note that robotic-assisted surgery is particularly beneficial for surgeries with no minimally invasive choice. Procedures such as prostate removal and other complex cancer surgeries benefit from the robot’s dexterity and precision.
Fewer complications
With conventional open surgery, the risk of infection is always present when a procedure requires keeping parts of the body exposed for extended periods of time. Robotic-assisted surgery allows surgeons to complete procedures with small incisions, lowering the chance of patient infection.
Eliminating human error
Thanks to the increased precision, doctors can use robotic-arm-assisted surgery to complete operations in difficult-to-access areas. Furthermore, the robotic system automatically corrects a surgeon’s hand tremors. Combined, the increased precision and lowered risk of human error produce less scarring for the patient.
Quick and easy recovery with robotic-arm assisted surgery
Patients can enjoy peace of mind when preparing for a procedure by selecting robotic surgery. A robotic system allows for a faster recovery time while lowering the potential for complications and scarring. Instead of worrying about pain levels or time off of work, patients can entirely focus on preparing for a quick and easy recovery.
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