Sehatnama- Robots are doing surgery on humans, success rate is 94%: What is robotic surgery, know its advantages and disadvantages from the surgeon.

A few years ago, the bigger the incision a surgeon made to perform an operation, the greater the surgeon was considered. But now with the technology updating every day, there has been a lot of change in the methods of surgery.

In today's era, the smaller the incision the surgeon makes, the better it is considered. One reason for this change is robotic surgery because through it, surgery can be done easily by making small incisions.

Robotic surgery has won trust in a very short time. However, most people still consider open surgery to be safer. Here it is important to know that in robotic surgery, 'robots' are definitely performing the surgery, but that robot is not an independent machine. That too is controlled by the surgeon.

According to global market research firm Strategic Market Research (SMR), the surgical robot market was around Rs 516 crore in 2021, which is expected to grow to Rs 2100 crore by 2030. Robotic surgery is increasing by an average of 25% every year. It is being said that the coming time will be of robotic surgery only.

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What is robotic surgery?

When surgeons use robotic devices for a particular surgery, it is called robotic surgery or robot assisted surgery. The science of surgery has evolved significantly over the years. Earlier, the process of cutting a human body and repairing it from within was quite long and complex. The operations took a long time. Machines have made this process easier.

How is robotic surgery performed?

In this, surgeons perform surgery by controlling the robotic hands through computers. The robotic device that is being used has robotic arms, which can easily hold the instruments used in surgery. Surgeons operate these robotic arms through a controller and a viewing screen. With the cameras attached to the robot's hands, the surgeon sees and understands the internal organs of the patient and performs surgery accordingly.

Benefits of robotic surgery

This surgery is becoming popular because it is very useful and beneficial for the doctors as well as the patients. See the details –

Special training in robotic surgery

Cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon Dr. Gaurang Majumdar explains that not every surgeon can perform robotic surgery. For this they need special training. No person who has studied medicine can take this training. This training is given only to surgeons. Meaning only that person who already has expertise in open surgery.

Basic questions and answers related to robotic surgery

Question- Where is robotic surgery used?

answer- Robotic surgery is most commonly used in surgeries related to urology. Apart from this, robotic assistance is also used in many other types of surgeries. Such as-

Question- What is the success rate of robotic surgery?

answer- The overall success rate of robotic surgery is more than 94%. However, it also depends on the type of surgery you are having. Apart from this, it also depends on the current health condition of the patient.

Question- After how many days can the patient go home after robotic surgery?

answer- Recovery from robotic surgery generally takes much less time than open surgery. In this, depending on the type of surgery and overall health, the patient can get up from bed immediately after the anesthesia ends. They can also eat and drink within a few hours of surgery. In some cases, patients can go home 24 or 48 hours after surgery. However, it is important for the patient to follow the suggestions given by the surgeon for a few days.

Question- In robotic surgery, can the machine perform the operation on its own without any doctor?

answer- No. Here the machine only works to make human work easier and to help. It is not a substitute for human brain and skill. Robotic surgery machines are also operated by competent and trained surgeons only.

Question- Why do doctors advise people to undergo robotic surgery?

answer- The biggest reason for opting for this surgery is that the patient's blood loss is less in robotic surgery as compared to open surgery. Accuracy and controlling are better during robotic surgery. 'Minimally invasive' technology is used in robotic surgery. This means the incision is smaller, the wound is smaller and there is less bleeding. There is not much pain and the possibility of infection is also less.

Question- How safe is robotic surgery?

answer- Robotic surgery is completely based on technology. In such a situation, there may be a possibility of technical fault in it. Due to this, surgery may be delayed or surgery may fail.

A few years ago, a joint research was conducted by the University of Illinois, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Rush University Medical Center, Chicago. According to this research, a total of more than 17 lakh robotic surgeries were performed between January 2000 and December 2013. In this, 144 patients died and 1,391 patients were injured during surgery. This study shows that like other surgeries, robotic surgery also has some potential disadvantages. See this –

Question- How much does robotic surgery cost? Is it more expensive than normal surgery?

answer- Yes. Robotic surgery costs more than normal surgery. However, compared to countries like America, Britain, Singapore, the cost of robotic surgery in India is much less.

In India, robotic surgery starts from around Rs 1.5 lakh, which goes up to a maximum of Rs 15 lakh. Whereas in America its cost starts from Rs 70-80 lakh and ranges into crores.

the future of robotic surgery

Dr. Gaurang Majumdar says that looking at the success rate of robotic surgery, it would not be wrong to say that the coming time is going to be of robotic surgery only.

According to World Health Organization (WHO) data, 1.5 billion people worldwide will be elderly by 2050. He will likely require more knee and hip replacement surgeries. Apart from this, the need for robotic surgery is increasing due to increasing cases of chronic diseases and accidents. From this the future of robotic surgery can be predicted.

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