Experts Stress on Importance of Robots in Treating Gynecological Disorders
Hyderabad: From midwives to robots, the journey of gynecology has advanced to extraordinary levels, said many specialists in the curtain-raiser to the weekend event RoboGynIndia 2023, here on Friday.
The event is being jointly organised by the Association of Gynaecological Robotic Surgeons of India (AGRS) and the Intuitive Surgical for International conference on Robotic Gynaecological Surgery.
The conference will familiarize doctors from across India with the clinical application of the latest techniques in treating gynecological disorders.
Dr Joseph Ng from Singapore, who interacted with this correspondent, said “Robotic technology is being used for several years now. The technological advancements will benefit in future, especially satellite hospitals in rural areas. Robotic surgery will help reduce treatment costs. It can perform more surgeries. It is a misconception that robotic surgery is expensive. There is a need to change this mindset.”
Dr Rooma Sinha, organizing chairperson of RoboGynIndia, said "Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is an advanced minimally access surgery. It offers numerous benefits to both the surgeons and patients. With the precision and dexterity of robotic systems, gynecologists can achieve superior outcomes, reduce complications, and shorter recovery times for patients.”
She added that one of the common surgeries for women, the hysterectomy, is done through a small hole, or laparoscopic surgery.
“Sometimes, laparoscopic hysterectomy is difficult. The advantage of robotic surgery is the way the surgeon sees and this helps in the operation. Laparoscopy offered a 2D vision while our body is 3D, therefore we missed out. Robotic technology offers 3D vision and perception, which is very important,” she said.
