Robot-aided surgery a boon, says expert

Mandi, March 2

The robot-aided surgery was providing better results for the treatment of patients suffering from complex urological cancers, an expert said here today.

It ensures minimal blood loss, less pain, less scarring and faster recovery.

Dr Dharmender Aggarwal, Consultant, Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, said it had been observed that there was an increase in the number of patients suffering from urological cancers in India.

In the coming years, it is expected that the number of such patients may increase further.

Dr Aggarwal, said, “Compared to the usual stay of 12-14 days in an open surgery, the robot-aided surgery allows a patient to walk on the day of the procedure. Experiencing blood in urine is not a good sign and often points towards a more serious problem.”

“With the help of newer technologies, we are now able to remove the tumour only and save the kidney. Robot-aided surgery is the latest form of minimal invasive surgery and provides a 3D view of the operative field via a special camera inserted into the body of the patient. The body parts which are difficult to reach with the human hand can be accessed through robot-assisted arms that can rotate 360 degrees,” he added.

He said this facility was also available at Fortis hospital, Mohali.