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Robotic Surgery for Rectal Cancer
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Robotic surgery is the removal of the rectum using a minimally invasive high tech robotic instrument in a hospital. It is particularly useful for rectal surgery because of the tiny pelvic nerves around the rectum. Use of the robot helps reduce sexual and bladder problems.
The procedure:
- Unlike robots like R2D2, robotic instruments are controlled by a surgeon who controls every action of the surgical robot.
- The procedure is much like a laparoscopy. 3 or 4 robotic instruments are inserted into the abdomen through small incisions. The surgeon controls the movements of the robotic instruments.
- Robotic instruments are more precise and flexible than conventional laparoscopic tools and the surgeon’s view is 3 dimensional.
- The procedure usually takes about 2 hours from start to finish.
- General anesthesia is used so there is no pain during the procedure and less pain afterwards than either open or laproscopic resection.
- Close to 90% of patients leave the hospital within 24 hours. A few patients need an extra day – usually just for safety reasons.
Preparation for Robotic Surgery:
- Stop aspirin and blood thinners 7 – 10 days before surgery to avoid bleeding problems during the surgery.
- Herbs , vitamins or supplements that may cause bleeding should be stopped at least 10 days to 2 weeks before the operation.
- There is no need to bank your blood before the operation because blood loss is usually just a few tablespoons.
Recovery from Robotic Surgery:
- An advantage of robotic surgery is that it is better at sparing sensitive nerves that are involved in erectile and bladder functioning and the anal sphincter.
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