by admin-blog-kh | December 2, 2025 1:32 pm
Robotic surgery is a groundbreaking advancement in modern medicine, enhancing surgical precision[6]. It does not replace the surgeon but equips them with cutting-edge tools to perform minimally invasive procedures with greater control and accuracy. A typical robotic surgical system includes three components: a robotic arm that manipulates surgical instruments, a 3D vision cart that provides a real-time high-definition view, and a surgical console where the surgeon operates the system. Robotic surgery is particularly effective in complex procedures such as hernia repairs, prostatectomies, and gynecological surgeries. It allows for smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, minimal damage to surrounding tissue, and quicker patient recovery. In gynecology, it aids in hysterectomies, myomectomies, and tumour removals. While not suitable for all cases, robotic surgery offers numerous benefits, including lower infection risks, less pain, and faster return to normal activities.
Robotic surgery has had a huge impact on medicine – It’s the most revolutionary improvement in how surgeries are performed since anaesthesia. Robotic surgery almost eliminates the human error factor. The robotic arms operate with a level of precision that human hands could never achieve, making them our greatest tool in performing operations that need to be accurate to the millimeter. Robotic surgery does not replace the surgeon – It gives the surgeon sophisticated robotic tools, that improve their motor capabilities and increases the patient’s chances of a positive outcome.
Robotic surgery has 3 important components to it:
Robotic Arm – The robotic arm holds and operates the instruments used to perform surgical procedures. It is positioned at the patient’s side and can extend over them. The robotic arm can be customized to fit different tools and manipulators, depending on the procedure being performed. The robotic arm is very sensitive and can be moved to precise points
3D Vision Cart – The vision cart is the communication and intelligence hub of the robotic surgical system. It has 3D cameras at different fixed positions that create a real-time 3D model that the surgeon can use to navigate. It is controlled remotely from the surgical console.
Surgical Console – The surgeon operates the robotic arm and all other equipment used in surgery from the surgical console. Think of it like control center. The surgical console also gets the feed from the 3D cameras, giving the surgeon a magnifiable, HD 3D view of the patient’s organs.
Hernias are weakened zones or tears in the abdominal wall. Soft tissue or parts of internal organs can protrude through these tears in the muscular wall, forming a visible bulge. Hernias are very uncomfortable and painful. Patients will need emergency treatment, as untreated hernias can lead to dangerous complications like bowel obstructions and tissue death. Robotics-assisted surgery is a great alternative to open procedures when it comes to repairing Hernias. This is because it is performed using minimally invasive techniques. Small incisions are made in the abdomen or groin. Tiny instruments and a scope are inserted through the micro-incisions and used to reposition the soft tissue. The entire procedure is very delicate and performed by the robotic arm using very precise movements.
Minimally invasive techniques have distinct advantages – Reduced blood loss during surgery, quicker recovery, minimal damage to surrounding tissues. Robotics-assisted surgery has an advantage over laparoscopic surgery too – 3D real-time imaging. Having a clearer 3-D picture helps the surgeon orchestrate very precise movements for the robotic arm. The surrounding tissue remains largely unaffected. The patient also experiences less pain and has lower chances of post-op infection during recovery. Having said that, some types of hernia are not eligible for robotic repair surgery and must be performed using open procedures.
The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland, located behind the bladder in men. When the prostate has developed cancerous tumours, often the best course of treatment is to remove it, before the cancer has a chance to spread. The prostate is a small gland, in a very sensitive part of the lower abdomen. It is surrounded by vital organs like the seminal vesicles, lymph nodes, the rectum and the bladder. Removing the prostate without damaging the organs around it (assuming they don’t need to be removed too), is a tricky task – One that the robotic arm is designed to perform. The robotic arm is calibrated to move carefully inside parts of the body cavity that are difficult to reach. Since it has anti-shake features, the robotic arm can perform a radical prostatectomy with minimal incisions successfully[8], when operated by a skilled surgeon.
The Robotic Prostatectomy has significant advantages for the patient – Minimal scarring, lower blood loss, quicker recovery, minimal damage to surrounding tissues, lower infection rates, reduced side effects, less pain, and consequently fewer pain medications. A Robotic Prostatectomy is a major surgery – A complete recovery can still take a few weeks. Since all surgery is inherently risky, there is some risk of bleeding, blood clots and strictures. However, the factor of safety is definitely superior to an open prostatectomy.
Gynaecological surgery using robotics is a step up from laparoscopic procedures. The robotic instruments are handled differently and are capable of more precise and meticulous manoeuvres. The robotic arm has been used successfully to perform:
Hysterectomies – A surgical procedure in which the uterus is removed. This could be due to uterine fibroids (painful non-cancerous tumours), endometriosis, uterine prolapse, chronic pelvic pain or thickening of the uterine walls.
Myomectomies – A surgery to remove fibroids from the uterus. The robotic procedure works well to remove multiple, smaller fibroids.
Pelvic floor reconstructions – The pelvic floor is a bowl-shaped muscular structure. The robotic procedure accesses the pelvic floor through multiple incisions and moves the structure back into place. It is then grafted with a mesh to secure it.
Endometriosis resection – Robotic-assistance is used to improve laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis. The robotic assistance helps the surgeon navigate through advanced adhesions with control. There is less damage to surrounding tissues during resection.
Tumour removal – A minimally invasive procedure to remove cancerous tumours in the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes or uterus. Biopsies of the tumours can also be performed with robotics-assistance technology.
Robotics-assisted surgery has also proven useful in lymph node dissection, to assess the spread of cancer accurately and remove only as much as needed. The robotic arm system is flexible, easy to navigate and performs tasks with clinical precision. The post-operative experience is often less painful after robotics-assisted gynaecological surgery too. Patients often recover faster, suffer less pain and resume daily activities more quickly. The reduced blood loss and minimal scaring definitely help minimize the impact of the surgery on the patient’s general health.
For advanced, minimally invasive surgical care using the latest robotic technology, trust the expertise at Kauvery Hospital. With branches in Chennai, Hosur, Salem, Tirunelveli, and Trichy, Kauvery Hospital offers comprehensive robotic surgery options delivered by skilled specialists[9] to help you achieve faster recovery and better outcomes.
What is robotic surgery and how does it work?
Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive technique where surgeons control robotic arms using a console. The system provides a 3D, high-definition view, allowing precise and steady movements during complex procedures.
Is robotic surgery safer than traditional surgery?
Yes. Robotic surgery reduces blood loss, lowers infection risk, minimises tissue damage and helps patients recover faster compared to many open and laparoscopy procedures.
What conditions are commonly treated with robotic surgery?
It is widely used for hernia repairs, prostate removal, gynecological procedures like hysterectomy and myomectomy, tumour removal and pelvic floor reconstruction.
How long is the recovery time after robotic surgery?
Most patients recover quicker than with open surgery. Many resume normal activities within a few days to weeks, depending on the procedure.
Is robotic surgery painful?
Patients typically experience less pain because robotic procedures use small incisions and cause minimal tissue disruption.
Who is eligible for robotic surgery?
Eligibility depends on the type of condition, its severity, medical history and overall health. A surgeon will decide if robotic, laparoscopic or open surgery is best.
Is the robot performing the surgery?
No. The surgeon is fully in control. The robot only enhances precision, provides a 3D view and filters hand tremors.
Are robotic surgery results better for cancer surgeries?
For procedures like prostatectomy and tumour removal, robotic surgery often provides better precision, reduced complications and improved functional outcomes.
Kauvery Hospital is globally known for its multidisciplinary services at all its Centers of Excellence, and for its comprehensive, Avant-Grade technology, especially in diagnostics and remedial care in heart diseases, transplantation, vascular and neurosciences medicine. Located in the heart of Trichy (Tennur, Royal Road and Alexandria Road (Cantonment), Chennai (Alwarpet, Radial Road & Vadapalani), Hosur, Salem, Tirunelveli and Bengaluru, the hospital also renders adult and paediatric trauma care.
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