From an interview with
Dr. Srinivas Kolla
McLeod Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates
Robotic assisted surgery, a form of minimally-invasive surgery, allows a surgeon to perform many types of complex procedures with more precision, flexibility, and control than traditional techniques. During a robotic assisted surgery, the surgeon operates through a few small incisions controlling the robot’s every move from a console in the operating room. The surgeon guides the robot to manipulate the surgical instruments inside the patient and views a surgical site through a high definition 3-D camera.
Thoracic robotic assisted surgery, used for the treatment of lung disease and lung cancer, allows a surgeon to easily reach the lungs. This surgery produces better outcomes, less pain, better staging of lung cancer, and fewer postoperative complications. With thoracic robotic assisted surgery, patients find themselves returning to their daily activities in just two weeks.
Preparing for Robotic-Assisted Surgery
To learn more about robotic-assisted surgery, speak with a thoracic surgeon near you.