| A robotic surgery is a computer controlled and self | | | | or flat image which is gained through the standard |
| powered device which can be programmed to help in | | | | laparoscopic camera, surgeon in robotic surgery |
| manipulation and positioning of surgical instruments. This | | | | receives 3-dimensional view which improves depth |
| enables the surgeons to carry out complex tasks quite | | | | perception. Moreover the camera motion is also very |
| easily. However the systems which are currently in | | | | steady which is conveniently controlled through the |
| use have not been designed to act independently from | | | | operation surgeon through manual or voice activated |
| a human surgeon or even not ready to replace them. | | | | master controls. Moreover the manipulation of the |
| Rather, these machines actually act as remote | | | | robotic arm instruments also improves the range of |
| extensions which are completely governed by | | | | motion when compared with standard laparoscopic |
| surgeons and so they are best called as master slave | | | | instruments and thereby it lets the surgeon to conduct |
| manipulators. Fortunately, two of the master slave | | | | more compound surgical movements. |
| systems have already received approval from the | | | | However in comparatively short time the robotic |
| FDA or Food and Drug Administration of US and are | | | | procedures are spanning the whole range of surgery |
| being used which are the da Vinci surgical system and | | | | which have been effectively executed. Some initial |
| ZEUS system. These systems come designed with | | | | results display that morbidity, mortality and hospital stay |
| two basic components which are linked together with | | | | contrast favorable to the traditional laparoscopic |
| computer and data cables. | | | | operations. There are just a few number of |
| The master console of the surgeon is the user | | | | randomized and potential studies which compare |
| interface of the robot surgery which offers master | | | | outcomes from the robotic techniques over the |
| surgeon several instructions. The instructions offered | | | | existing conservative methods. Some more |
| include | | | | procedures specific and randomized trials also need to |
| 3-dimensional view for the surgical field relayed | | | | be conducted before the robotic surgery can find their |
| from the endoscopic camera included inside the | | | | way into regular surgical practice. |
| patient's body and in control of the robot which | | | | Limitations of robotic surgery |
| creates sense of being engrossed in the surgical field. | | | | Although robotic surgery is fast developing the |
| An professional control panel to amend the | | | | technology has still not achieved its full prospective |
| functions such as motion scaling, controlling and | | | | while owing to some limitations. One major issue is the |
| focusing camera and to the accessory units. | | | | cost effectiveness point. Some recent studies that |
| There is a master manipulator control which is | | | | compare robotic procedures over standard operations |
| basically like joysticks or handles which surgeon uses | | | | have displayed that although the absolute cost for |
| during the surgery. These movements though the | | | | these robotic operations are a bit high the major part |
| handles are then translated to real time movements | | | | for this increased cost attributes the initial cost for |
| for the slave manipulators docked over the patient. | | | | purchasing the robot and yearly maintenance. These |
| The motions scaling and tremor filtering functions | | | | two factors are expected to decrease as the robotic |
| increase precision and accuracy in movements of the | | | | system gain higher widespread recognition. However it |
| surgeon. | | | | is imaginable that some further technical |
| However the patient side robotic manipulators are still | | | | advancements might at first drive the prices even |
| also designed with robotic arms which manipulate | | | | more higher. The robotic equipment is also a bit bulky |
| surgical instruments along with the camera through | | | | which is yet another drawbacks to this robotic surgery. |
| laparoscopic ports that are connected in the body of | | | | Conclusion |
| the patient. The da Vinci system is designed to handle | | | | Although robotic surgery is still in its early stages, it is |
| surgical instruments including microarticulations at the tip | | | | still a cutting edge development in the surgery field |
| or endowrist which can actually duplicate the motions | | | | which can have high ending implications. The robotic |
| of human waist. | | | | surgery is also improving dexterity and precision and |
| Robotic surgery - clinical applications | | | | this fast emerging technology would soon allow the |
| Robotic surgery today effectively addressed the | | | | surgeons to conduct operations which were usually |
| confines of traditional thoracoscopic and laparoscopic | | | | not agreeable to minimal access methods. Therefore |
| surgery thereby allowing achievement of advanced | | | | the benefits over this minimal access method surgery |
| and complex surgical procedures with better precision | | | | might be applicable to broader range of procedures. |
| in a plainly invasive manner. As opposed to the | | | | Moreover safety is also ensured as a number of |
| uncomfortable positions which are needed during | | | | cases done using robotic surgery have shown positive |
| laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon in robotic surgery is | | | | outcomes. This telerobotic surgery is currently viewed |
| comfortably seated on the robotic consol in a perfect | | | | as an excellent way to deliver surgical care to the |
| arrangement which indicates which reduces physical | | | | patients who don't have direct access to the surgeon. |
| burden of the surgeon. Rather than just 2-dimensional | | | | |