Over the years, advancements in technology in the field of medicine have allowed doctors to treat patients in increasingly effective and efficient ways. One such example of this technology is robot-assisted surgery, also known simply as robotic surgery, where surgical robotic systems aid in various procedures.
The most commonly used robotic surgical system comprises a camera arm as well as mechanical arms with various surgical instruments attached to them. A doctor can then control these arms using a computer console, which provides them with a high-definition 3D view of the surgery site. This supplies doctors with an additional element of precision when operating on hard-to-reach areas. To make use of this technology, surgeons and their teams must first undergo rigorous training.
Robotic assisted surgery in Singapore is generally associated with minimally invasive surgery and can be used in most situations currently being treated with minimally invasive keyhole or laparoscopic surgery.
Robotic surgery has a number of advantages over traditional surgery. It provides doctors with more precision, flexibility, and control during surgical procedures and also allows doctors greater visibility in hard-to-reach areas, hence, improving patient outcomes.
In addition, it can be highly beneficial for patients to choose to undergo robotic surgery. By making use of minimally invasive surgical procedures rather than traditional open surgery, smaller incisions are made, which lead to:
Robotic surgery in Singapore is a versatile treatment method that can be applied in most cases currently being treated using minimally invasive keyhole surgeries or laparoscopic surgeries. It can also be widely used across a number of medical fields, such as:
These are only some examples of the many instances in which robotic surgery has proven to be a safer and more effective form of treatment than traditional surgical methods.
Dr Aneez’s inclination towards robotic surgery led him to be the first in the ASEAN cohort to get a Level III certificate specialist training in Robotic Thoracic Surgery from the European College of Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS). He now leads the training programme for thoracic surgeons in ASEAN and South Asia. He served as the Vice President of the Robotic Surgical Society of Singapore (RS3) in 2016 and is currently serving as the President of Robotic Surgical Society Singapore (RS3).
We are at the advent of technology where robotic-assisted surgery allows surgeons to carry out procedures that would have otherwise only have been possible with traditional open surgery, from treating complicated conditions to removing or repairing damaged organs.
With smaller access points and greater accuracy, robotic surgery helps make surgical procedures easier for surgeons to perform and improves outcomes for patients as well. It provides surgeons with greater depth perception, range of movement and accuracy – marrying their skill and critical thinking with the precision of a machine. To find out if robotic surgery might be an option for you, please do not hesitate to speak to your doctor, who will be able to answer any questions and decide on the best treatment plan for your condition.
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