Robotic surgery is a new-age surgical approach that supports efficient cancer management. Robotic surgeries help surgeons in performing complex surgical procedures with superior precision, enhanced flexibility and better control, which is not always the case with traditional surgical procedures. As a minimally-invasive procedure, robotic surgery comes with numerous advantages such as shorter hospital stays, reduced blood loss, faster recovery, a very good quality of life, etc.

Robotic surgeries, which are performed using tiny incisions, also involve 3D imaging to help doctors control the robotic arms while sitting at the console. The robotic arms are inserted into the tiny incisions.

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These robotic arms work with an intuitive EndoWrist technology that allows intricate arm movements, which is not the case with human hands. These robotic arms are controlled by the surgeon and movements are made based on the highly detailed, magnified images captured by the camera fixed onto one of the robotic arms. These robotic arms reach the remote parts of the body that are usually inaccessible with conventional approaches.

At HCG, we have a dedicated team of robotic surgeons who are experienced in the management of colorectal cancers, endometrial cancers, stomach cancers, esophageal cancers and many more through robotic surgery with excellent clinical outcomes.

How is Robotic Surgery Performed?

Before the surgery, the surgeon makes incisions to insert the robotic arms. For the major portion of the surgery, the surgeon will be sitting at a special console from where he/she can control the movements of the robotic arm that carry the surgical equipment and a camera. The camera captures 3D images of the operation site and feeds them to the computer, which can be seen by the surgeon as he/she operates.

HCG houses the advanced da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, which has four interactive robotic arms – of the four, three hold the surgical tools, and the fourth arm carries a 3D camera.

The high-definition vision and 10X magnification help surgeons reach inaccessible regions in the body and operate the tumour successfully.

There will also be another surgeon at the site, who will ensure that the patient is positioned properly and the robotic arms are functioning as they should be.

Advantages

Some of the main advantages of robotic surgeries are:

• Better quality clinical outcomes
• Reduced risk of surgical complications
• Reduced blood loss and lesser pain
• Shorter hospital stays
• Minimal scarring due to smaller incisions
• Overall reduced discomfort and better quality of life