Robotic Hernia Surgery: The Future is Here
All About Robotic Surgery
You may or may not have heard about robotic surgery. This innovation has been gaining popularity in recent years due to its many benefits over traditional open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. Also known as robotic-assisted hernia repair, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a robotic system to perform the surgery.
The surgeon doesn’t just press a button and go get coffee though! The surgeon sits at a console close to the patient and the robotic arms are placed inside the patient. Using special hand controls the surgeon then moves the robotic arms to perform the surgery. The viewfinder which the surgeon places their head in provides a magnified, 3D view of the surgical site.
During robotic hernia surgery, the surgeon makes several small incisions in the patient's abdomen. The robotic system then uses tiny instruments and a high-definition camera to repair the hernia without the need for large incisions.
Benefits of Robotic Hernia Surgery
Less Invasive
Robotic hernia surgery is less invasive than traditional open surgery and requires smaller incisions and results in less tissue damage, which means less pain, scarring, and a faster recovery time. It also allows us to provide surgery for much larger hernias which laparoscopic surgery may not be sufficient enough to treat.
Precise
The robotic system provides the surgeon with articulating instruments with 6 degrees of motion with the ability to reduce tremors and unintended movements. This allows for more precise movements and easier repair of more difficult hernias.
Faster Recovery
Because robotic hernia surgery is less invasive than traditional open surgery, patients typically experience less pain and a faster recovery time. Most patients are able to return to their normal activities within a few weeks of surgery.
In conclusion, robotic hernia surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a robotic system to repair a hernia. It has many benefits over traditional open surgery, including less invasiveness, precision, reduced risk of complications, faster recovery, and improved outcomes. If you or someone you know is suffering from a hernia and are interested to see if your larger hernia can be repair robotically, have a consultation with one of our Hernia Experts today.