What is Robotic thoracic surgery?

What is Robotic thoracic surgery ?

Robotic technology has invaded all the surgical specialities including cardiothoracic surgery. Key hole surgery performed in the chest , most commonly on the lungs using the latest, Da Vinci Xi Robot is called robotic thoracic surgery.

What are the advantages of Robotic thoracic surgery ?

Surgery is performed through 8mm keyholes using sophisticated robotic instruments making it painless and scarless . Robotic technology provides 3D visualization with 10x magnification and has “endowrist “ technology which allows it to perform movements more efficiently than the human hand . Better cancer clearance with robotic surgery in lung cancer surgery. Allows patient discharge by 2nd day and return to work by a week.

What are the Thoracic surgeries that can be performed robotically?

All the thoracic surgical procedures done by open surgery can be done robotically mainly removal of lobes of the lungs for lung cancer, & tuberculosis , removal of tumours from thymus gland .

How can Robotic surgery help in curing Palmar hyperhidrosis ( Profuse sweating of hands )?

Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis is a common disease condition which causing profuse sweating of the hands and feet affecting the daily activities of the individual especially students and software professionals. Robotic Thoracic sympathectomy is the only safe permanent cure which involves cutting the specific nerve controlling sweating of the hands

What is the future of Robotic Thoracic surgery?

Advanced and safe technology which might completely replace current technology and surgical techniques in thoracic surgery in future.