Robotic surgery represents the future of medical care, offering a revolutionary, minimally invasive approach to treating complex conditions. At Metro Hospital, Faridabad, we specialize in state-of-the-art robotic-assisted procedures, ensuring precision, faster recovery, and enhanced patient outcomes. Below is an overview of the types of robotic surgeries we perform, along with the unique advantages they provide.

Types of Surgeries and Their Advantages

1. Cardiac Surgery
2. General Surgery
3. Gynecological Surgery
4. Thoracic Surgery
5. Urological Surgery

1. Robotic Cardiac Surgery

Hybrid Revascularization

Hybrid Revascularization combines Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) to treat blockages in multiple coronary arteries. This procedure leverages the strengths of both methods to achieve complete revascularization. Robotic assistance allows surgeons to perform the bypass without splitting the sternum, reducing trauma and improving recovery times. It's particularly beneficial for patients with complex multi-vessel coronary artery disease and those at high surgical risk. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Hybrid Revascularization

• Minimally Invasive Approach:Robotic systems enable surgeons to perform the procedure through small incisions, avoiding the need for sternum splitting.
• Enhanced Precision: The robotic platform provides high-definition, 3D visualization and precise instrument control, ensuring accurate graft placement.
• Reduced Trauma:Less tissue damage leads to decreased postoperative pain and faster recovery.
• Lower Risk of Complications:Minimizing exposure reduces the risk of infections and other complications.
• Improved Cosmetic Outcomes:Smaller incisions result in minimal scarring.

Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Repair/Replacement

This procedure addresses dysfunctions of the mitral and tricuspid valves, such as regurgitation or stenosis. Robotic surgery allows for precise repair or replacement of these valves through small incisions. Enhanced visualization and instrument control facilitate meticulous surgical techniques, improving heart function and patient outcomes. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Valve Repair/Replacement

• Superior Visualization:High-definition cameras provide magnified views of the heart valves.
• Precision and Control:Robotic instruments mimic the surgeon's hand movements with greater dexterity.
• Reduced Invasiveness:Small incisions reduce pain, scarring, and recovery time.
• Preservation of Surrounding Tissue:Minimizes damage to healthy heart tissue and structures.
• Shorter Hospital Stay: Faster recovery allows patients to return home sooner.

Cox-Maze Procedure

The Cox-Maze procedure treats atrial fibrillation by creating scar tissue in the atria to disrupt abnormal electrical pathways. Robotic assistance enhances the precision of creating these lesions, improving the success rate of restoring normal heart rhythm and reducing the risk of stroke. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Cox-Maze Procedure

• Enhanced Accuracy: Precise lesion placement reduces recurrence of atrial fibrillation.
• Minimally Invasive Access:Small incisions reduce trauma compared to open-heart surgery.
• Reduced Complications:Lower risk of bleeding and infections.
• Faster Recovery:Patients experience less postoperative pain and quicker return to normal activities.
• Improved Outcomes:Higher success rates in maintaining normal heart rhythm.

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair

ASD repair involves closing a hole in the heart's septum to prevent abnormal blood flow between chambers. Robotic surgery enables closure of the defect through small incisions without the need for a large chest incision, reducing recovery time and surgical risks. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for ASD Repair

• Less Invasive:Avoids sternotomy, leading to less pain and scarring.
• Precision Closure:Enhanced dexterity allows for accurate placement of sutures or patches.
• Reduced Blood Loss:Minimally invasive techniques minimize bleeding.
• Quicker Recovery: Patients have shorter hospital stays and faster return to daily life.
• Lower Infection Risk: Smaller incisions reduce exposure to potential contaminants.

2. Robotic General Surgery

Cholecystectomy

Robotic Cholecystectomy is the removal of the gallbladder to treat gallstones, inflammation, or biliary dyskinesia. The robotic approach offers superior precision in dissection and removal, minimizing trauma to surrounding tissues. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Cholecystectomy

• Enhanced Precision:Robotic instruments allow meticulous dissection, reducing risk of bile duct injury.
• Minimally Invasive:Smaller incisions result in less postoperative pain and scarring.
• Improved Visualization: High-definition imaging aids in identifying anatomical structures.
• Reduced Recovery Time:Patients typically recover faster than with open surgery.
• Lower Complication Rates:Precision reduces the likelihood of surgical complications.

Nissen Fundoplication

This procedure treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by wrapping the upper part of the stomach around the lower esophagus to strengthen the sphincter. Robotic assistance provides enhanced visualization and dexterity, leading to more effective and durable repairs. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Nissen Fundoplication

• Precise Suturing: Robotic instruments facilitate tight, accurate wraps.
• Better Outcomes:Improved technique reduces the risk of recurrent reflux.
• Minimally Invasive:Smaller incisions lead to less pain and quicker recovery.
• Enhanced Visualization:Allows identification of hiatal hernias and other anomalies.
• Reduced Postoperative Complications: Lower risk of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and gas bloat syndrome.

Gastric Bypass

Robotic Gastric Bypass is a weight-loss surgery that creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the small intestine. The robotic approach enhances surgical precision, reducing complications and improving patient outcomes. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Gastric Bypass

• Precise Anatomy Alteration: Enhanced control reduces the risk of leaks and strictures.
• Reduced Trauma: Minimally invasive techniques lessen postoperative pain.
• Better Weight Loss Results: Precise surgery leads to effective long-term weight management.
• Shorter Hospital Stay: Faster recovery enables patients to return home sooner.
• Lower Risk of Infection: Small incisions reduce exposure to pathogens.

Colorectal Surgeries

Robotic colorectal surgeries treat conditions like colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and diverticulitis by removing diseased sections of the colon or rectum. Robotic systems enhance precision and preserve nerve function. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Colorectal Procedures

• Superior Precision: Allows for exact tumor excision while sparing healthy tissue.
• Nerve Preservation: Reduces risk of urinary and sexual dysfunction.
• Minimally Invasive: Less pain, scarring, and quicker recovery.
• Enhanced Visualization: Better identification of anatomical structures.
• Lower Conversion Rates: Reduced need to switch to open surgery during the procedure.

Bowel Resection

Bowel resection involves removing a diseased portion of the small or large intestine. Robotic assistance ensures accurate resection and anastomosis (reconnection), minimizing complications. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Bowel Resection

• Precision Cutting and Suturing: Enhances the integrity of the intestinal connection.
• Reduced Complications: Lower risk of leaks at the reconnection site.
• Minimally Invasive: Leads to less postoperative pain and faster recovery.
• Better Outcomes: Improved digestive function post-surgery.
• Shorter Hospital Stay: Quicker return to normal bowel activity.

3. Robotic Gynecological Surgery

Hysterectomy

Robotic Hysterectomy involves removing the uterus through minimally invasive techniques. It's used to treat fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, and cancer. The robotic approach offers enhanced precision and reduced recovery time. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Hysterectomy

• Minimized Blood Loss: Precise dissection reduces bleeding.
• Enhanced Precision: Better control in removing the uterus while preserving surrounding structures.
• Smaller Incisions: Leads to less pain and minimal scarring.
• Faster Recovery: Patients resume normal activities sooner.
• Lower Risk of Infection: Reduced exposure due to smaller incisions.

Myomectomy

This procedure removes uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus, ideal for women desiring future pregnancies. Robotic technology allows for precise removal with minimal impact on healthy tissue. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Myomectomy

• Fertility Preservation:Precise excision of fibroids maintains uterine integrity.
• Reduced Blood Loss:Enhanced control minimizes bleeding during surgery.
• Improved Healing: Smaller incisions promote faster recovery.
• Faster Recovery: Patients resume normal activities sooner.
• Less Adhesion Formation: Minimally invasive approach reduces internal scarring.
• Better Visualization: High-definition imaging aids in identifying and removing all fibroids.

Ovarian Cystectomy

Robotic Ovarian Cystectomy removes cysts from the ovaries while conserving ovarian tissue. This is crucial for hormonal balance and fertility. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Ovarian Cystectomy

• Tissue Preservation:Precise removal spares healthy ovarian tissue.
• Enhanced Precision: Reduces risk of damaging surrounding organs.
• Minimal Scarring:Beneficial for cosmetic outcomes and reduces adhesion risk.
• Quicker Recovery:Patients experience less postoperative discomfort.
• Reduced Complications:Lower risk of infection and postoperative adhesions.

Pelvic Lymphadenectomy

This procedure removes lymph nodes in the pelvic region for cancer staging and treatment. Robotic assistance improves precision and reduces complications. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Pelvic Lymphadenectomy

• Accurate Lymph Node Removal: Enhanced dexterity allows thorough dissection.
• Nerve Sparing: Minimizes risk of lymphedema and nerve damage.
• Minimally Invasive: Leads to faster recovery and less pain.
• Better Staging Accuracy: Precise removal aids in accurate cancer staging.
• Reduced Blood Loss: Precise control decreases intraoperative bleeding.

Sacrocolpopexy

Sacrocolpopexy corrects pelvic organ prolapse by attaching the vagina or uterus to the sacrum using mesh. Robotic surgery enhances the placement and tension of the mesh for long-term support. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Sacrocolpopexy

• Precise Mesh Placement:Ensures effective correction of prolapse.
• Durable Results:Enhanced technique reduces recurrence rates.
• Minimally Invasive:Smaller incisions mean less pain and quicker recovery.
• Improved Visualization:Better identification of anatomical landmarks.
• Lower Complication Rates:Reduced risk of mesh erosion and infection.

4. Robotic Thoracic Surgery

Lobectomy

Robotic Lobectomy removes a lobe of the lung affected by cancer or disease. The robotic approach allows surgeons to navigate the chest cavity with precision, minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Lobectomy

• Enhanced Precision: Precise removal of diseased tissue while sparing healthy lung.
• Minimally Invasive Access:Small incisions reduce postoperative pain.
• Better Visualization:3D imaging aids in identifying vital structures.
• Faster Recovery:Patients have shorter hospital stays and quicker return to activities.
• Reduced Complications:Lower risk of bleeding and infections.

Thymectomy

Thymectomy involves the removal of the thymus gland, often for treating myasthenia gravis or thymomas. Robotic surgery offers a less invasive option with improved outcomes. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Thymectomy

• Minimized Scarring:Small incisions result in better cosmetic outcomes.
• Enhanced Access:Robotic arms reach the thymus without opening the sternum.
• Reduced Pain:Less invasive means less postoperative discomfort.
• Quicker Recovery:Patients resume normal activities sooner.
• Improved Surgical Precision:Better control reduces the risk of complications.

Esophagectomy

Robotic Esophagectomy removes diseased portions of the esophagus and reconstructs it, often using stomach tissue. This is primarily used for esophageal cancer treatment. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Esophagectomy

• Enhanced Precision:Accurate removal of cancerous tissue.
• Minimally Invasive: Reduces trauma compared to open surgery.
• Improved Reconstruction: Precise suturing aids in better digestive function post-surgery.
• Reduced Complications:Lower risk of leaks at surgical connections.
• Faster Recovery: Patients benefit from shorter hospital stays.

Mediastinal Tumor Resection

This procedure removes tumors located in the mediastinum, the central compartment of the thoracic cavity. Robotic surgery provides superior access and precision. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Mediastinal Tumor Resection

• Enhanced Access: Robotic instruments reach tumors without large incisions.
• Precision Removal: Minimizes damage to surrounding vital structures.
• Reduced Pain and Scarring: Less invasive approach leads to better patient comfort.
• Lower Risk of Complications: Improved control reduces intraoperative risks.
• Quicker Recovery: Patients return to normal activities faster.

Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

Robotic Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair fixes holes or weak areas in the diaphragm, improving breathing and organ function. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

• Precise Repair: Enhanced control allows for accurate closure of defects.
• Minimally Invasive:Reduces postoperative pain and accelerates recovery.
• Improved Visualization: Better assessment of hernia size and surrounding anatomy.
• Reduced Recurrence: Precise techniques lower the chance of hernia returning.
• Lower Risk of Complications:Minimizes damage to surrounding organs.

5. Robotic Urological Surgery

Radical Prostatectomy

This procedure removes the prostate gland and some surrounding tissue to treat prostate cancer. Robotic assistance enhances precision, preserving nerve function important for urinary control and sexual function. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Radical Prostatectomy

• Nerve-Sparing Precision: Preserves erectile function and continence.
• Minimally Invasive: Less blood loss and pain compared to open surgery.
• Enhanced Visualization: Better identification of cancerous tissues.
• Quicker Recovery: Patients experience shorter hospital stays.
• Improved Cancer Control: Precise removal reduces the risk of residual cancer.

Nephrectomy

Robotic Nephrectomy involves removing part or all of a kidney due to cancer or damage. The robotic approach allows for precise removal while preserving as much healthy kidney tissue as possible. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Nephrectomy

• Tissue Preservation: Partial nephrectomy spares healthy kidney tissue.
• Minimally Invasive:Reduced postoperative pain and scarring.
• Enhanced Precision:Accurate tumor removal decreases recurrence risk.
• Lower Blood Loss:Improved control during surgery minimizes bleeding.
• Faster Recovery:Patients return to normal activities more quickly.

Cystectomy

Cystectomy removes the urinary bladder, often due to bladder cancer. Robotic surgery allows for precise removal and reconstruction, such as creating a neobladder from intestinal tissue. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Cystectomy

• Improved Precision:Accurate removal of cancerous tissue.
• Enhanced Reconstruction:Precise creation of urinary diversions.
• Minimally Invasive:Less postoperative pain and quicker recovery.
• Reduced Blood Loss:Better control reduces intraoperative bleeding.
• Better Functional Outcomes: Preserves urinary and sexual function when possible.

Pyeloplasty

Pyeloplasty repairs a blockage at the ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) to restore normal urine flow from the kidney to the bladder. Robotic assistance provides superior precision in reconstructing the urinary tract. Advantages of Robotic Surgery for Pyeloplasty

• Precise Reconstruction:Enhanced dexterity allows for accurate repair.
• Minimally Invasive:Smaller incisions mean less pain and scarring.
• Improved Outcomes:Higher success rates in relieving obstruction.
• Reduced Recovery Time:Patients recover faster than with open surgery.
• Lower Complication Rates:Precision reduces the risk of postoperative issues.

Why Choose Robotic Surgery at Metro Hospital Faridabad?

At Metro Hospital Faridabad, we combine state-of-the-art SSI Mantra robotic systems with the expertise of our highly trained surgeons to provide superior patient care. Our commitment to minimally invasive techniques ensures patients experience less pain, faster recovery, and better outcomes.