Robotics can be used to take a minimally invasive approach to several general surgery procedures:
- Surgery for chronic reflux disease
- Achalasia, a disease of the esophagus
- Colon surgery
Surgeons using robotics can operate with greater precision and control, minimizing the pain and risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of a fast recovery and excellent clinical outcomes.
For the patient, overall benefits of robotics may include:
- Significantly less pain
- Less blood loss
- Less scarring
- Fewer complications
- Shorter hospital stay
- Shorter recovery time
- Faster return to normal daily activities
- Better clinical outcomes