Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a robotic arm to perform surgery. The surgeon controls the robotic arm using a computer interface.
How it works
The surgeon uses controllers and a viewing screen to move the robotic arm.
The robotic arm holds small surgical instruments.
The robotic arm translates the surgeon’s hand movements into precise movements inside the patient’s body.
Benefits
Robotic surgery can be more precise, flexible, and controlled than traditional open or laparoscopic surgery.
It can avoid highly invasive techniques, such as open cardiac surgery.
Types of robotic surgery
Neurological robotic surgery: Used to treat epilepsy and other neurological conditions.
Gynecologic robotic surgery: Used to perform surgery on the female reproductive system.
Robotic cardio-thoracic surgeries: Can avoid open cardiac surgery.
Robotic urology surgery: Used to perform surgeries on the urinary system.
Robotic spine surgery: Uses a robotic arm with a hook-shaped instrument to perform the surgery.
Robotic Surgery: What It Is, Examples, Benefits & Risks