FAQs
What is robotic surgery?
Robotic surgery is an advanced tool for surgical procedures that are done using the robotic system. Robotically-assisted surgery was developed to try to overcome the limitations of pre-existing minimally-invasive surgical procedures and to enhance the capabilities of surgeons performing open surgery.
Is robotic surgery minimally invasive surgery?
Robotic surgery is usually associated with minimally invasive surgery. Incision are smaller than laparoscopic and recovery time and hospitalization stay is shorter.
What procedures does Oaks Surgical perform robotically?
Appendectomy (removal of appendix)
Cholecystectomy (removal of gallbladder)
Hernia (Inguinal, Ventral, Hiatal, umbilical)
Colorectal (removal of intestine)
Advantages of robotic surgery?
When robotic surgery is being recommended, advantages include shorter hospitalization stays, faster recovery time, reduces risk of infection, less scarring, and minimal use of narcotic medication. Your surgeon also sees a highly magnified, high resolution image of the operating field and has better visualization, greater range of motion and dexterity leading to a more precise surgery.
Is robotic surgery safe?
As with any surgical procedure, there is associated risks, however, patient safety and quality is our absolute highest priority. With many successful procedures performed, rest assured that you will be in caring hands.
How does the surgeon see what they are doing?
The surgeon console is where your surgeon sits during the procedure which has a crystal clear 3DHD view of your anatomy, and controls the instruments. The tiny instruments are “wristed” and move like a human hand, but with a far greater range of motion which allow 540 degrees of articulation.