Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Procedures Usage

Some laparoscopic surgeries that have been successful using robotic techniques include:

• Adrenalectomy —removal of adrenal gland
• Appendectomy —removal of the appendix
• Bariatric surgery —surgery of the stomach to treat obesity
• Cholecystectomy —removal of the gallbladder
• Colorectal procedures
• Hernia repair
• Nephrectomy —removal of a kidney
• Nissen fundoplication —surgical reinforcement of the valve between the esophagus and stomach
• Prostatectomy —removal of the prostate
• Hysterectomy —removal of the uterus (results in infertility)
• Myomectomy —removal of fibroids (noncancerous tumors in the walls of the uterus)

Compared to more traditional procedures, robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery may result in:

• Less scarring
• Reduced recovery times
• Less risk of infection
• Less blood loss
• Reduced trauma to the body
• Shorter hospital stay
• Faster recovery