What Are Common Instruments Used in Robotic Surgery?

More often than not, robotic surgery will be accomplished with the da Vinci Surgical System, which has received FDA clearance for use in a number of surgery types that include:

Cardiac: Where appropriate, minimally invasive surgery with da Vinci can be used in place of open heart surgery.

Thoracic: When surgery is an option for conditions such as lung cancer, doctors may choose minimally invasive surgery with da Vinci.

As you can imagine, there are multiple advantages that stem from utilizing robotics to perform complex surgical procedures. For example, the very fact that the operation is performed through a small incision means that there will be less trauma and pain to the body, as well as minimal scarring, shorter hospitalization, and a faster recovery period. More on the robotic side, using high-definition 3D cameras leads to greater visualization as surgeons gain close-up views of areas they normally would not be able to see in open surgery. Likewise, the use of fully articulating robotic arms that mimic the movement of hands presents surgeons with enhanced dexterity and greater precision than could ever be possible with conventional surgical instruments.

Robotic Procedures Available for Patients by Dr Shashikiran N J

Robotic surgery enables patients to receive sophisticated treatments with less downtime. Only specially trained surgeons are allowed to use robotic technology to operate through small incisions. Robotic surgery can treat conditions affecting the heart, digestive system, bladder, prostate and more of an individual.