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Robotic surgery - Coggle Diagram
Robotic surgery
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Robotic surgery is used in a wide range of surgical specialties, including:
Urology: Prostatectomy (removal of the prostate), nephrectomy (removal of a kidney)
Gynecology: Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), myomectomy (removal of fibroids)
General Surgery: Cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder), colectomy (removal of part of the colon), hernia repair
Cardiothoracic Surgery: Bypass surgery, valve repair
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How it Works:
Small Incisions: The surgeon makes several small incisions (typically 1-2 cm) in the patient's skin.
Insertion of Instruments: Thin tubes (trocars) are inserted through these incisions, and the robotic arms with surgical instruments are passed through the trocars. A camera is also inserted through one of the trocars.
Surgeon's Control: The surgeon sits at the console, which is usually located in the operating room but can be in a separate room. They control the robotic arms using hand and foot controls.
Enhanced Dexterity and Precision: The robotic arms have a wider range of motion and greater dexterity than human hands, allowing for more precise movements, especially in tight spaces. The system can also filter out natural hand tremors.
Magnified, 3D View: The surgeon sees a highly magnified and detailed 3D view of the surgical field, which can improve visualization.
Key Components:
Surgeon's Console: This is where the surgeon sits and views a magnified, 3D image of the surgical field. They use hand and foot controls to manipulate the robotic arms.
Patient-Side Cart: This is the robotic arm system positioned next to the patient. It holds the robotic arms and surgical instruments.
Vision System: This provides the magnified, high-definition, 3D view of the surgical site to the surgeon's console.
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery where surgeons use a computer-controlled robot to assist in the procedure. The surgeon sits at a console and manipulates robotic arms that are inserted through small incisions in the patient's body. These arms have surgical instruments attached to them.
Robotic surgery is a sophisticated technology that offers significant benefits for both patients and surgeons. It's a rapidly evolving field, and as technology advances, the applications and capabilities of robotic surgery are likely to expand further. While it has some drawbacks, the advantages in terms of minimally invasiveness, faster recovery, and enhanced precision have made it a valuable tool in modern surgery.