{"id":1316,"date":"2019-12-01T09:59:30","date_gmt":"2019-12-01T09:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/southlakeobgyn\/?p=1316"},"modified":"2021-11-01T10:14:35","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T10:14:35","slug":"what-you-didnt-know-about-robotic-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/southlakeobgyn\/what-you-didnt-know-about-robotic-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Didn\u2019t Know About Robotic Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may have already heard about robotic surgery<\/a>. If you have, you\u2019re sure to have many questions regarding it. And that\u2019s what we\u2019re here for. But one thing begs no question: that the experts at South Lake OB\/GYN are the people to see for your gynecological robotic surgery needs.<\/p>\n

What is Robotic Surgery?<\/h2>\n

Robotic surgery is designed to carry out complex surgery using a minimally-invasive approach.<\/p>\n

What is Minimally-Invasive Surgery?<\/h2>\n

Minimally-invasive surgery is a method that uses small incisions as opposed to large ones. Robotic surgery makes this much easier to carry out, and with much greater precision.<\/p>\n

Does the Surgery Work on its Own?<\/h2>\n

No, a doctor still has to operate the system. You\u2019re not going to be left in the operating room with only a robot to carry out the surgery, so don\u2019t worry.<\/p>\n

How Does the Surgery Work?<\/h2>\n

The technology uses electronic and mechanical robots as well as a camera, which allows the doctor to view the body on a monitor.<\/p>\n

What are the Benefits of Robotic Surgery?<\/h2>\n

There are considerable benefits to choosing robotic surgery. Let\u2019s check some of them out.<\/p>\n

Smaller Incisions<\/p>\n

Smaller incisions mean smaller scars. This is because robotic surgery can carry out surgical tasks with much greater precision.<\/p>\n

Less Blood Loss<\/em><\/p>\n

Smaller incisions will cause less overall blood loss than open surgery.<\/p>\n

Lower Risk of Infection<\/em><\/p>\n

Smaller incisions and less blood loss also mean less chance of infection.<\/p>\n

Faster Recovery<\/em><\/p>\n

Robotic surgery offers faster recovery than open surgery due to less blood loss, smaller incisions, and more precision.<\/p>\n

What Can the Surgery Be Used to Treat?<\/h2>\n

Robotic surgery can be used to perform numerous different operations. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the medical issues that it can be used to treat.<\/p>\n