Minimize Your Risk of Complications With Robotic Surgery

Whenever people hear what their treatment plan involves, they often get anxious and unsure due to the risks involved. Robotic surgery poses fewer risks than traditional surgery, meaning that the chances of success are high. If you are looking for minimally invasive surgery, you should consider Frisco robotic surgery at The Bariatric Experts.

An overview of robotic surgery

Robotic surgery, commonly known as robot-assisted surgery, enables surgeons to perform more complex surgical procedures with more control, precision, and flexibility than conventional methods. This surgery is minimally invasive as it involves a minimal number of incisions. Most surgeons use the clinical robotic system that consists of mechanical arms and a camera arm attached to surgical instruments. Your provider controls the arms using a computer console that offers a magnified and high-definition view of the surgical site. In the expert hands of The Bariatric Experts team, robotic surgery is a ground-breaking technology that is an excellent alternative to conventional laparoscopy and open surgery.

Determining your eligibility for robotic surgery

Surgeons who use technology report that the system enhances their control, flexibility, and precision, allowing them to have a vivid view of the surgical site, unlike conventional techniques. In most cases, robotic surgery helps medical experts efficiently perform minimally invasive surgery. Robot-assisted surgery’s numerous benefits include minor, less noticeable scars, fewer complications, quicker recovery, and less blood loss and pain. Although all types of surgeries have risks, robotic surgery has fewer risks than traditional surgery. While it is an excellent way of preventing complications during surgery, some people may not be eligible for it. During your appointment at The Bariatric Experts, the team may conduct a thorough medical exam to determine your suitability for robotic surgery.

What to expect during robotic surgery

Surgical robots have an excellent skill that enables your provider to work in confined spaces, including areas that would be unreachable without open surgery. During your procedure, your physician utilizes the computer console to control the instruments attached to the robotic arms. The 3D camera attached to the robotic arms magnifies the target site. The robotic arms mimic your provider’s movements with the same range of motion, ensuring maximum control. The rest of the surgical team supervises the movement of the robotic arms by your bedside.

What to expect after robot-assisted surgery

After your surgery, your surgeon will give you a few home-care instructions to help you through recovery. You may need to go easy on yourself for a week and resume your daily tasks gradually to allow your body to heal correctly. However, if you are not using pain medications, you can continue driving whenever you are ready. Avoid lifting heavy objects until your doctor clears you to. Your recovery period will include several follow-up appointments to monitor your recovery. If you experience fever, vomiting, persistent pain at the surgical site, blood-soaked dressings, and signs of blood clots like swelling in your lower leg, inform your provider immediately. Failure to address such issues can result in complications that may jeopardize your life.

Call The Bariatric Experts office for more information about robotic surgery or book an appointment online.