Robotic surgery
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery (pronunciation: /rəˈbɒtɪk ˈsɜːrʤəri/) is a type of minimally invasive surgery that uses robotic systems to aid in surgical procedures.
Etymology
The term "robotic surgery" is derived from the words "robot", which comes from the Czech word "robota" meaning forced labor, and "surgery", which originates from the Greek word "cheirourgia" meaning "hand work".
Overview
Robotic surgery was developed to overcome the limitations of minimally invasive surgery and to enhance the capabilities of surgeons performing open surgery. In the case of robotic surgery, the surgeon is not directly operating on the patient but is controlling a robot that performs the operation. The robot replicates the surgeon's hand movements while minimizing hand tremors. The surgeon controls the robot from a computer console in the operating room.
Related Terms
- Laparoscopy: A type of surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen and pelvis without having to make large incisions in the skin.
- Telemanipulator: A device that allows a surgeon to perform the delicate movements needed in a surgery without being in direct contact with the patient.
- Da Vinci Surgical System: A robotic surgical system made by the American company Intuitive Surgical. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2000.
- Computer-assisted surgery: A type of surgery where surgical procedures are carried out with the aid of a computer.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Robotic surgery has several advantages over traditional open surgery, such as greater precision, smaller incisions, less pain and quicker healing times. However, it also has some disadvantages, including the high cost of the equipment and the need for specialized training for surgeons.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Robotic surgery
- Wikipedia's article - Robotic surgery
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