Avant-garde: Da Vinci wrists mean precise, safe surgery and faster recovery
Doctors at Fortis Hospital in Mohali are increasingly using the latest robotic surgical tools for complex cancers and gynecological procedures for better recovery and healing, says Parul Tara
For some time now, minimally invasive surgery, often involving robotic intervention, has established itself as the gold standard for the treatment of gynecological, cancer-related prostate surgery, and urology. In recent years, the scope of robotic surgery has continued to expand. It is now recommended for patients suffering from diseases of the prostate, kidneys, ureters, uterus, ovaries, intestines, stomach, liver, lymph nodes, and esophagus. In addition, it is increasingly used to treat cancers of the prostate, kidney, uterus, ovaries, colon, esophagus, and lymph nodes. It is increasingly used in pelvic obstruction (PUJO) and head and neck surgery.
Why robotic surgery?
Explaining how robotic surgery has transformed healthcare, Manish Ahuja, Specialist in Urology, Robotic Surgery, and Laparoscopic Surgery at Fortis Hospital in Mohali, says it has helped surgeons perform interventions with impeccable precision by translating 3D surgical fields through a special camera provided in the patient room. . body.
As a result, parts of the body that are difficult to reach with human hands can be run by hand-assisted by a robot that can rotate 360 degrees. As a result, patients have minimal blood loss, fewer scars, and a faster recovery process. "We have performed 250 successful robotic surgeries and have the most advanced fourth-generation robotic machine - Da Vinci - used to treat diseases in the fields of urology, oncology, gynecology, and ENT," he added.
Special mini robotic instruments are inserted into the abdomen through tiny incisions during robotic surgery. They are controlled by a surgeon sitting at a computer console. The camera offers a magnified view of the delicate structures surrounding the operated organ and helps preserve them optimally. He can then precisely visualize the device and point it at the target organ.
Most robotic instruments have a unique technology called "EndoWrist," which offers better maneuverability than the human wrist. This allows the surgeon to manipulate the device in more directions than in open or laparoscopic surgery.