Robotic Surgery in the Treatment of Cancer

Robotic surgery is a state-of-the-art technology in surgical oncology that is transforming the landscape of cancer treatment and offering numerous benefits to patients. Unlike conventional surgery, which involves big incisions and a lot of direct manipulation by the surgeon, robotic surgery employs advanced robotic specialized instruments to perform minimally invasive surgeries with better control and precision.

How Robotic Surgery Works

In robotic surgery, the surgeon sits several feet away from the patient at a console while manipulating robotic arms equipped with small instruments. These are placed in the patient’s body via small incisions and provide a high degree of accuracy and dexterity at the surgical site.

In addition, robotic systems facilitate surgeons with 3D view with magnified images of the surgery part, which greatly improves visualization. This technology and the flexible robotic arms give surgeons the capability to reach the deepest parts of the human body in ways that were never possible with human hands. All in all, surgical robots enable physicians to obtain better access as well as provide more precision and with greater controllable range, so that the surgical results for patients are enhanced.

Advantages of Robotic Surgery

In terms of treatment for cancer, robotic surgery has more advantages as compared to traditional methods.

  • Minimally Invasive

Incisions made when performing robotic surgery are smaller in comparison to make traditional incisions. This helps to reduce blood loss, trauma to surrounding tissue, and gives the patient a quicker recovery.

  • Enhanced Precision

The robotic systems provide better visualization of the affected area along with control of the surgery instruments. This allows the surgeon to target the tumor with great precision and the least harm to the healthy tissues.

  • Reduced Complications

 The robotic surgery together with better instrumentation and less intrusive methods can lower the probability of problems such as infection and trouble healing the surgical wounds.

  • Faster Recovery

Patients who undergo robotic surgery tend to recover faster compared to traditional surgery patients. This is due to the fact that robotic surgery patients tend to have shorter stays at the hospital.

Uses In Treatment Of Cancers

Patients who undergo robotic surgery tend to recover faster compared to traditional surgery patients. This is due to the fact that robotic surgery patients tend to have shorter stays at the hospital.

  • Prostate Cancer

This cancer is frequently treated with robotic-assisted prostatectomy. Robotic surgery offers a lower risk of complications compared to traditional methodology.

  • Gynecologic Cancer

Cervical cancer and endometrial cancer can also be treated with robotic surgery in the form of hysterectomy and lymph node dissection. These surgeries significantly reduce the recovery time and enhance post-operative care.

  • Colorectal Cancer

Robotic surgery allows for precise excisions of colon cancers while protecting surrounding tissues improving a patient’s quality of life and general health.

  • Lung Cancer

Our board-certified thoracic surgeons treat non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer with robotic excision techniques and also for posterior mediastinal tumors. 

Urologic Cancer

We have a dedicated robotic uro-oncology team comprising radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgeons specializing in urologic cancers. We treat the following with Robotic Surgery – Cancers of the prostate, kidneys, penis, testicles, and ureters, Bladder cancer

 

As we stated above, the application of robotic surgery has its advantages over conventional ones and can change the whole landscape of surgery oncology. However, to maximize the potential of robotic technology in cancer surgery, there is a need for expertly trained personnel who have grown to understand the intricacies of cancer surgery performed with robotics. We at Surgical Oncology Solutions in Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi are at the forefront of adopting and applying the latest advancements in robotics for the betterment of cancer patients’ surgical outcomes.

 

Now Consider the following points to choose the best doctor before opting for Robotic Surgery –

  • Choose the right kind of surgeon. Make sure that the doctor who will be performing the surgery knows and understands the procedure you are going to undergo
  • Ask about the expectations of side effects in as much detail as possible. This will help you manage what you cannot do after the procedure
  • Share with your surgeon any concerns you may have about robotic surgery or surgeries in general. The concerned doctor may ease your fears and even tell you why he or she is recommending this procedure over others as it pertains to your specific type of cancer or your particular situation