Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgical Systems
Robot-assisted laparoscopic surgical systems are state-of-the-art instruments used by Dr.Chuang to treat prostate and kidney cancers. Newer technologies allow motion stabilization, enhancing Dr. Chuang's movements, as well as force feedback, providing tactile information. Robot-assisted laparoscopic surgical systems provides surgeons:
A 3-D high-definition view inside the patient’s body
Instruments that articulate and rotate far more than the human hand
Enhanced precision and control
10 to 15x magnified vision
Ergonomic benefit for the surgeon to enhance their longevity
The da Vinci technology enables surgeons to operate through a few small incisions instead of a large open incision. A surgeon’s hand movements are translated into the precise movements of micro-instruments, enabling the performance of complex surgical procedures. The system IS NOT programmed and DOES NOT make decisions on its own; it is a remote-controlled instrument that the surgeon controls 100% at all times.
Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy (i.e. RALP, RARP)
Surgical removal of the prostate gland is known as radical prostatectomy. Traditional open radical prostatectomy performed before the mid 2000s required an 8 to 10-inch incision, and had the risk of substantial blood loss requiring transfusion, a lengthy and uncomfortable recovery, and increased risks of impotence and incontinence. Compared to an open prostatectomy, robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy may have the advantages of:
Shorter hospital stay
Less pain and scarring
Less risk of infection
Less blood loss and less risk of transfusion
Faster recovery and quicker return to normal activities
Partial Nephrectomy
Surgical removal of the kidney is known as a nephrectomy. When surgeons remove only the tumor and leave the remaining healthy portion of the kidney, this is known as a partial nephrectomy. Partial nephrectomy can be performed with open surgery, minimally invasive surgery using traditional laparoscopy, or laparoscopy with robotic assistance. Compared to open surgery, robotic partial nephrectomy offers:
Shorter hospital stay
Less pain
Less blood loss
Fewer complications
Smaller incisions for less scarring
Compared to traditional laparoscopy, robotic partial nephrectomy offers:
Better kidney function
Shorter warm ischemic time
Less blood loss
Fewer complications
Ability to remove more complex tumors while maintaining the kidney