In robotic surgery, a robotic system responds to the movements of the surgeon’s hands to perform complex surgeries, using miniaturized instruments and a three-dimensional camera.
It allows the doctor to perform minimally invasive procedures involving tiny incisions with more precision than possible conventionally. Typically a robotic surgical system will include a camera arm and mechanical arms with attached surgical instruments.
To understand better, think of video games. One can control the movements in the game using the console or keys available. In robotic surgery too, the surgeon performs precise, delicate movements using master controls while sitting at a nearby console.
The advantage of this type of surgery is that the surgeon is able to see a high-definition, magnified, 3-D view of the surgical field and has greater control and dexterity over the procedure. Also, the patient has a lesser risk of infection, smaller scars, lesser blood loss and a shorter hospital stay.
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