Expert predicts faster recouvery after robotic surgeries

Expert predicts faster recouvery after robotic surgeries

Mangalore Today News Network

Apr 16, 2016: In a report by medical experts, robotic surgery is to create ways to make it affordable for the economically poor population in the society, acording to an expert and CEO, Vattikuti Foundation, Michigan, USA. Speaking on ’Global perspective of robotic surgery,’ he spoke in detail about the evolution of robotic surgery and its merits, particularly in Indian context. He highlighted that the robotic surgery sector has made notable achievements in the past ten years. The number of robots increased from seven to 35, procedures from 861 to 11,790, trained surgeons in robotic surgery from two to 187.

He mentioned that Yenepoya University for implementing robotic technology in terms of providing qualitative surgical treatment, which is first of its kind in DK and the region.    

The expert said robotic surgeries assure a healthier post-operative life, causing minimal loss of blood, quicker healing of wounds and shorter hospital stay for those suffering from life-threatening conditions in the digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive and other vital areas.

Urologist Dr Venugopal spoke about the evolution of robotic surgery in India and also the collaborative efforts made in this direction by various professionals recently.