• Much less blood loss
• Lower chance of infections in the surgical wound or incisional hernia
• Minimisation of postoperative pain
• Shorter recovery of the patients
• Better cosmetic outcome in the areas of incision

How does robotic surgery outweigh traditional laparoscopy?

The main benefits of robotic surgery in comparison with traditional laparoscopy are:

• Better visibility due to the 3D screen which allows estimation of depth.
• Higher range of movements compared to the restricted rotation of human hand
• Increased stability of surgical tools, which eliminates the slight tremor of human hand
• More accuracy of surgical movements as a result of the above
• Seated position of the gynaecologic surgeon and the general ergonomics that minimise physical fatigue, especially in surgeries with longer duration 

The benefits of a robotic surgery are extremely important in oncologic surgeries, in which very delicate movements near crucial anatomical structures, such as large vessels and ureters, are necessary. Moreover, robotic surgery allows the safest completion of surgeries on oncologic patients with high risk of adhesions, such as those who have undergone multiple surgeries in the abdomen in the past or they have received radiotherapy because of their disease. In all these cases, blood loss and possibility of turning the surgery into an open one due to technical difficulties have been found to be smaller comparing to traditional laparoscopy.

Which surgeries of Gynaecologic Oncology can be performed robotically?

Gynaecologic Oncology surgeries that can be performed robotically include:

• Removal of the uterus and the cervix (total hysterectomy)
• Removal of the fallopian tubes or/and the ovaries
• The sentinel node biopsy
• Pelvic lymph node dissection
• Paraaortic lymph node dissection
• Epiplectomy
• Appendicectomy
• Peritoneal biopsy or peritoneal implant excision under conditions

The above surgeries can be performed individually or combined for the surgical treatment of endometrial, ovarian and sometimes cervical cancer. Moreover, they can be chosen in the surgical treatment of uterine sarcomas and borderline ovarian tumours. Finally, certain kinds of recurrence of these diseases can be treated robotically under certain conditions.

It is highlighted that specialised training and certification of the gynaecologic surgeon on robotic surgeries is required in order to perform such surgeries with safety. Ask about our experience!