Kuala Lumpur
17-3-2023

Specially trained surgeons use robotic technology to operate with small incisions. Robotic surgery can be used to treat conditions affecting the heart, digestive system, bladder, prostate and more. The usefulness of robotic surgery includes less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery. Surgeons who have executed a high volume of these procedures typically produce optimal outcomes.


Why Doctors preferring Robotic Surgery

Robotic Surgery is exceptional for complex procedures that require a high amount of accuracy. Sometimes, highly complex surgeries are a bit critical to treat traditionally. In such cases, Robotic Surgery might be the sole option because it equips the flexibility that is required for the surgery to be completed. Robotic Surgery facilitates surgeons to thoroughly examine the area that is being operated on. This gives a perfect and clearer view to the surgeons at the time of operation which is highly beneficial for them to precisely conduct it because not everything is clear to the naked eye. Moreover, it gives more control over what is being done.

The advantages of Robotic surgery are enjoyed by both surgeons and patients. For the surgeon, it allows the surgery to be done with accuracy which was not possible before. This is why Robotic Surgery is incredible for delicate surgeries as well. During normal surgery, the doctor is supposed to stand for hours performing the surgery on the patient. When robotic-assisted surgery is done, the case is not the same. Hence, surgeon fatigue is minimised during Robotic Surgery as they can sit comfortably and guide the robot to replicate their movements to accomplish the surgery.

In certain critical locations, Robotic Surgery is better because the robotic arms can reach places that are tough for the surgeon’s hands to reach. This drives it as a highly effective method for performing surgery in hard-to-reach areas.

There are many advantages of Robotic Surgery for patients. Robotic Surgery means faster recovery time. The patient can get back to work much faster as compared to when they have surgery with traditional methods. The risk of infection is much lesser in Robotic surgery and it is comparatively less painful. Since the surgery is minimally invasive, there is less damage and the scars are smaller.

Disadvantages

Latency in movement

One of the greatest issues with robotic surgery lies in the area of movement latency. This refers to the time it takes for the robot to carry out the surgeon's controls. The computer needs a few moments to communicate with robotic arms, but if the surgeon needs to respond quickly to the problems that arise during the operation, might become problematic

Potential mistakes

Surgeons who use a robot during the surgical operation don't get the tactile feedback that comes from cutting into a patient's tissue directly. This adds the risk of injury resulting from hitting adjacent organs. As robots are machines, they might cause burns from the electric current as well.

It's expensive

Robotic types of surgery systems are very costly and can increase the cost of a surgical procedure because surgical robots are expensive to buy as well as maintain. Moreover, their operation will require additional training, which is also expensive.

SELSMA (Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Malaysia) was formed in the year 2012 to bring together surgeons from all over the world and Malaysia specifically. With a focus on Endoscopic-Laparoscopic techniques, and laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. SELSMA also welcomes Medical officers, Medical students and Allied health to actively participate in their host of activities. To know more about their work please visit the official website https://www.selsma.com/