Robotic lung cancer surgery is provided by many hospitals across the United States. The cancerous tumors are removed through a small incision in a procedure called port access robotic lobectomy, which benefits faster recovery and less post-operative pain compared to traditional lung cancer surgery, says online media. Da Vinci surgical robot is far most the most popular machine used in hospitals. Da Vinci robotic system costs a million-dollar machine that has three or four arms holding surgical instruments. With the da Vinci System’s ergonomic design, the surgeon is able to operate from a comfortable, seated position at a console, with eyes and hands in line with the instruments, and a magnified, high-definition 3D view of the target anatomy.
An open incision is required during traditional lung cancer resection. The cutting through the muscles and spreading of the ribs may cause painful incision. The risk of developing pneumonia is high in patients who experienced pain after the surgery because of they difficulty to cough and get rid of the lungs’ secretion, surgeons disclosed.
However during robotic lung surgery, surgeons use a computer-controlled device that moves, positions and manipulates surgical tools based on his or her movements. The computer console has the ability to grant the surgeon with a three-dimensional view of the patient’s chest that is amplified 10 times greater than the normal vision. The robotic arms is controlled by the surgeon hands during the surgery. Robotic surgery may benefit decreased post-operative pain because the pressure on the nerves that run along each rib is lessened.
The FDA has recommended patients that before deciding to undergo a robotic surgery, they need to talk to their respective doctor in order to determine if da Vinci is the best surgical procedure for them. If you want to know more about the surgical risks, safety and indications for use, please refer to the page on da Vinci lawsuit at davincilawsuit.us
References:
theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/conditions/surgical-robot-speeds-recovery-for-lung-cancer-patients/article4171812/
slrctsurgery.com/center/minimallyinvasive_robotic.html
cancercenter.com/lung-cancer/da-vinci-surgical-system/
wpxi.com/news/news/local/new-robotic-surgery-agh-used-treat-early-stage-lun/nX85Z/
davincisurgery.com/da-vinci-thoracic/conditions/lung-cancer/
robotic-surgery.med.nyu.edu/for-patients/our-departments/cardiothoracic/cardiothoracic-thoracic-division/thoracic-procedures/hi-0
