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Is Robotic Surgery safe? A detailed study

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Modern surgical technology has improved the surgical experience for patients. The process of carrying out medical procedures with the help of robots is known as   robotic surgery  or robot-assisted surgery. The surgical procedure includes 3 consoles, one for the patient with arms attached to camera, and various instruments. Second for the doctor with eye piece to see magnified view of the surgical site and modules to control the arm and perform surgery. Third magnification screen for the rest of the team to view and assist. The medical area has benefited considerably from the robotic surgery process in the past thirty years. But is robotic surgery safe? Yes! Minimal Invasive Procedure There is an excellent reason why majority of patients choose minimally invasive procedures. With this procedure, there is minimum bleeding, scarring and considerably smaller incisions. Infection risk is significantly decreased. As a result, patients will experience shorter hospital stays, a quicker recov

What makes women to choose Laparoscopic Surgery to remove uterus

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The female reproductive organs namely the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries and vagina play varied roles throughout a woman's reproductive life. At various ages, the above organs, especially the uterus, can cause a variety of problems. These include, but are not limited to, tumors such as fibroids and adenomyosis which are predominantly non-cancerous to cancer of the various parts causing bleeding disturbances, menstrual pains and positional displacement, for which doctors may advise removing the uterus, provided the child bearing function is completed. Nowadays, surgeons generally prefer  laparoscopic surgery to remove uterus ,  which is known as a Laparoscopic hysterectomy. Laparoscopic hysterectomy is essentially a minimally invasive procedure used to remove the uterus. The patient is given general anesthesia. A small belly button incision is made which is only 1cm long, and the laparoscope(camera) is then put through it. The surgeon can see the whole interior of the abdo

Is Robotic Prostate Surgery better than the traditional surgeries?

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Without a doubt, robotic technology has improved the safety and efficiency of various operations. Robot-assisted surgeries enable doctors to operate with increased precision and adaptability since they provide a magnified image of the surgical site. One of the most helpful treatments for localized prostate cancer is Robot assisted surgery also called as Nerve sparing Robotic prostatectomy. As the number of  prostate cancer  cases are increasing so is the treatment employing robotic prostatectomy. However, surgery may not be required in all the cases. Occasionally, prostate cancer can be treated via medication, chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Robotic Prostatectomy is suggested on the basis of diagnosis done by the urologist. Is robotic prostate surgery better option? Many people are confused as they are not acquainted with its advantages. Minimum tissue deterioration Deep inside the pelvis is where the prostate gland is found. The rectum, sphincter muscles that control urination, the