Robotic surgery is a type of surgery that is robot assisted to make incisions, but still directed by a person sitting at a console to control the robot. It’s currently used in quite a variety of different types of surgeries, but one of the most common procedures is in the treatment of uterine cancer, the removal of the uterus and cervix, medically known as a hysterectomy.
Uterine cancer, more commonly known as endometrial cancer or endometriosis, is a type of cancer that begins as a buildup of cells in the uterus. It most commonly forms in the lining, but it can also start in the organ itself. A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus and the cervix for a medical reason. When a patient has uterine cancer, doctors may use robots to remove these organs, as well as removing lymph nodes and tissues. The tissue samples are sent for further analysis which can provide important information about the extent of the cancer.
To use robotic assistance in a surgery, the surgeon must have the knowledge to be able to control the robot while seated at a console. They will control incisions that the robot makes through precise hand and foot movements. On the console, they will be able to view 3D images of the surgical site on high clarity screens, so they can clearly see the incisions being made. Finally, surgeons and their team will be monitoring patients throughout the procedure, and may even be able to provide more attention to them.
There are many benefits with using robots in surgery. The biggest advantage is that a robot can make smaller and more precise incisions, which will lower the amount of blood loss. Both of these factors can reduce pain and scarring. Lowering the amount of cuts reduces the risk of anything going wrong. Finally, the reduced blood loss and pain lowers the amount of time required to stay in the hospital, which can greatly lower healthcare costs.
Any change in medical care will also come with disadvantages. The biggest concern is that it is only available in centers that have specially trained surgeons operating the consoles. Without proper training or if anything goes wrong, robotic surgery can cause nerve damage and compression. If there are other complications in your surgery itself, your surgeon may have to switch to a more open procedure with larger incisions, which can cause more scarring. Finally, although this isn’t as likely, any technical issues or malfunction with the robot may occur, which can be life threatening.
It’s important that we monitor the usage of robots and other AI in healthcare. The WHO (World Health Organization) has released guiding principles for the design and use of AI. The main concern is to protect human anatomy, and humans should remain in control of health care systems and medical decisions. They also stated to promote public well being and safety, as well as responsibility and transparency. The final principle ensures inclusiveness and equality, as well as sustainable and responsive AI.
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