Advantages Of Robotic Assisted Surgery Houston

By Stephen Cole


Most people suffering from heart-related problems have a history of the disease in their ancestry as genetic factors cause the disease. Although lifestyle changes or choices can have an impact on the heart-related diseases, the probability is usually very low. To help solve the situation, most doctors recommend a Robotic Assisted Surgery Houston for your heart.

With the new computerized method of operation, there is a reduced scarring of the patient as a result of the procedure as compared to the scarring resulting from the traditional open heart surgeries. Traditionally to carry out the operation, the ribs needed to be open thus the breastbone was cut to allow the surgeons to reach the heart thus resulting in the huge scars.

A very small incision is made to allow the robotic arms to access the heart to carry out the procedure. The incision is made between the ribs in a position which allows easy access to the heart. By having the procedure carried out using a smaller incision, the patient has very low chances of getting an infection and needing many blood transfusions due to excessive blood loss.

An added benefit of surgery that is applied using the robots is the reduced range of recovery time. This means that the patient will only take a few days to recover from the operation and have a normally functioning heart to carry out their normal activities. The pain and trauma experienced by the patient after the operation are also said to be less as compared to those of a traditional surgery.

Side effects is a common factor in most surgeries. Most doctors will always try to reduce the level of side effects the patient experiences. By using the computerized means of operation the side effects, the patient will experience highly reduced as there are fewer errors and the surgery is carried out in an efficient manner thus making it safer and with fewer side effects.

To carry out the process using the computerized means two methods are used which enhance the capabilities of the surgeon in carrying out the operation. The first method involves using a telemanipulator which makes the robotic arms simulate what the arms of a surgeon are doing. The machines are also efficient as they have a reduced case of making any errors that making the process safer.

In the other method, a computer is used to help the surgeon command the movement of robotic arms so as to carry out the procedure. In this method, the surgeon does not need to be in the room to carry out the operation. However, most patients are unwilling to agree to this as they are scared of the procedure itself and having the surgeon do it from elsewhere adds to their concerns and fears.

Though many patients are frightened of the computerized based operation, it is the best choice to due to the added advantages it offers above. Also, there are reduced chances of errors due to the use of the machines thus making it a safe procedure. By consulting the surgeon, he or she will help you address your concerns and help reduce your fear of the surgery.




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