Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery has created a major revolution in the medical world, allowing surgeons to offer their patients more precise, less invasive and more effective treatment options. In the field of urology and andrology, the use of robotic surgery is becoming increasingly widespread and offers significant advantages in the treatment of many diseases. In this surgical technique, robotic systems are a type of computer-assisted surgery that directs the surgeon's movements. Robotic surgery allows the use of a robotic arm instead of the surgeon's hands and allows for procedures to be performed with smaller, more precise incisions.
Urological Robotic Surgery
In the field of urology, robotic surgery stands out as a treatment option where minimally invasive techniques are prominent and recovery time is accelerated. The main urological diseases and operations where robotic surgery is used are:
1. Prostate Cancer Surgery
Prostate cancer is one of the most common areas where robotic surgery is used. Robotic radical prostatectomy is defined as the complete removal of the prostate gland. This operation, which is performed with smaller incisions compared to traditional open surgery, speeds up the patient's recovery process and reduces the risk of bleeding. One of the biggest advantages of robotic surgery is that the surgeon can make more precise and controlled movements, which provides a great benefit in terms of nerve protection.
• Advantages: Smaller incisions, faster healing, reduced pain, lower risk of infection, nerve protection ability.
• The success of robotic surgery in prostate cancer surgery allows patients to achieve better results in their sexual functions and urinary continence skills.
2. Kidney Cancer Surgery
Robotic surgery for kidney cancer includes operations such as “partial nephrectomy,” which aims to remove only the cancerous part of the kidney, not the entire kidney. Such procedures allow the cancerous tissue to be removed while preserving the kidney’s function. The high precision of robotic surgery allows the surgeon to remove the tumor while preserving the kidney parenchyma and surrounding tissues.
• Advantages: More protection of kidney tissue, operations performed with smaller incisions, less pain and faster recovery process.
• Choosing robotic surgery, especially in the early stages of cancer , significantly increases the success of treatment.
3. Bladder Cancer Surgery
Robotic surgery for bladder cancer involves complex procedures that involve removing parts of the bladder and, in some cases, the entire bladder. Such surgeries can be much more challenging, especially in advanced cancers. The precision offered by robotic surgery also allows bladder cancer patients to receive more effective and less invasive treatment.
• Advantages: More precise incisions, accelerated patient recovery, less risk of bleeding, reduced complications.
• Thanks to high-resolution imaging and robotic arms , the surgeon can remove cancerous tissue with less impact on surrounding healthy tissue.
Robotic Surgery in Andrology
Andrology is a branch of medicine that focuses on men's health, and robotic surgery is used as an effective method in the treatment of many problems related to male reproductive and sexual health. Andrological robotic surgery has revolutionized the treatment of conditions such as male infertility and erectile dysfunction.
1. Varicocele Surgery
Varicocele occurs when the veins around the testicles become enlarged and is a common cause of male infertility. Robotic surgery offers great advantages in varicocele treatment by offering a minimally invasive approach. The precision provided by robotic surgery allows effective ligation of the veins and preservation of testicular function.
• Advantages: Procedure performed with small incisions, faster recovery, low risk of infection, less pain and risk of complications.
2. Penile Prosthesis Implantation
Penile prosthesis implantation is a surgical treatment method applied to men who have erectile dysfunction. It is stated that robotic surgery offers great advantages in the penile prosthesis placement process. Robotic arms allow the surgeon to perform the prosthesis placement process in a more precise and controlled manner. In addition, the recovery period is accelerated and the risk of complications is reduced.
• Advantages: Smaller incisions, more precise stitches, faster recovery for patients and less pain.
3. Microsurgical Techniques in Male Infertility
Microsurgical robotic surgical techniques are used in the treatment of male infertility. Microsurgical procedures such as testicular sperm retrieval (TESE) can be performed more precisely using robotic systems. This allows for more sperm to be obtained and increased treatment success.
• Advantages: Smaller incisions, higher resolution imaging, faster healing and lower risk of infection.
Advantages and Future of Robotic Surgery
The biggest advantages of robotic surgery in the field of urology and andrology are procedures performed with smaller incisions, more precise surgical interventions, less bleeding, faster recovery and shorter hospital stays. In addition, robotic surgery's technology, which increases the surgeon's manual skills, eliminates tremors and guides with three-dimensional high-resolution images, increases success rates.
In the future, robotic surgery is expected to become more widespread and develop. Advances in artificial intelligence and robotic technologies will allow surgeons to intervene with even greater precision and speed. In addition, the use of robotic surgery by surgeons with more training and experience will further improve patient outcomes.
Robotic surgery in the field of urology and andrology is one of the greatest advances in medical technology and surgical interventions. In both areas, patients benefit from minimally invasive, high precision and rapid recovery processes. Robotic surgery allows surgeons to provide more effective and safe treatment, while playing an important role in improving the quality of life of patients.