ADVANTAGES OF ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY IN BARIATRIC METABOLIC SURGERY CASES.

1.     What is robotic bariatric surgery?

Robotic bariatric surgery is a surgical procedure executed to reduce the weight of morbidly obese patients with or without co-morbidities.

2.     What is metabolic /diabetes surgery?

Metabolic surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a surgical procedure that modifies the digestive system to promote weight loss and improve metabolic health, particularly for individuals with obesity and related conditions like type 2 diabetes. 

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic disorders that tend to occur together. It is caused by obesity, physical inactivity, increasing age, and genetics.

3)What are the benefits of metabolic surgery?

• Significant weight loss – we can expect about 60% of excess weight to shed after metabolic bariatric surgery.
• Improvement in blood sugar control.
• There are changes in gut hormones as well as weight reduction. Both of them together lead to significant improvement of type 2 diabetes and sometimes remission of diabetes is also possible.
• Improvement in other obesity-related complications is also seen like improvement in high blood pressure,  high lipid levels, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, PCOD, and respiratory problems.
• Improvement in quality of life

When we see sustained weight loss with health parameters coming with range,

we generally feel better and quality of life becomes better.

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST BARIATRIC SURGEON IN DELHI  tells us about Robotic-assisted bariatric metabolic surgery procedures –

Robotic-assisted bariatric metabolic surgery procedures: –

Bariatric surgery procedures include gastric bypass (roux -and gastric bypass or RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy also known as gastric sleeve.

Both their surgeries have an advantage if done with robotic technology.

The surgeon sits on the console near the operating room

Through the console surgeon controls a camera and tiny instruments, which are used to perform surgery through a few tiny incisions about the size of a fingertip.

The robotic system delivers 3D high-definition views, so surgeons get crystal clear views with surgical areas magnified 10 times what the human eye sees.

It translates every movement like real-time bending and rotating instruments that are more like human hands with a greater range of motion. There is less tremor and more precision.

Robotic technology is ideal for patients with high BMI

For patients with a high BMI or pre-existing health conditions like diabetes, sleep apnea, or heart disease, Robotic surgery offers a safer and more effective option. Because of the increased precision and flexibility of the robotic system, the surgeon has greater control in complex cases, especially in patients who otherwise are considered high risk.

In many cases, Robotic surgery can make the difference between whether a patient qualifies for surgery or not, offering hope to those who may have previously been told they were not eligible for bariatric surgery procedure.

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST BARIATRIC SURGEON IN DELHI  tells us about the Advantages of robotic technology to patients.

Advantages of robotic technology to patients:-

·         Minimally invasive

·    Robotic surgery involves small incisions leading to less trauma to reduce body pain and quicker recovery.

·         Faster recovery -shorter stay at hospitals and faster returns to their work

·         Small incision gives no Visible scars.

·        Lower risk of complications- Robotic technology offers more precision and control and minimizes the risk of complications like infections and leaks.

·         Betters post-operative outcomes.

·         Patients undergoing robotic bariatric surgeries typically report a higher state of satisfaction.

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST BARIATRIC SURGEON IN DELHI  tells us about the Advantages of robotic technology to operating surgeons.

Advantages of robotic technology to operating surgeons-

• Enhance precision and control.
• Improved ergonomics – the robotic system allows surgeons to operate from a console reducing fatigue and improving surgical experience.

Helps surgeons to operate till the age of 75.

• Better visualization –

·         The 3D, high-definition view provided by the robotic system enhances the surgeon‘s ability to see the surgical site.

·         Robotic arms have a high degree of dexterity allowing surgeons the ability to operate in tight spaces where otherwise difficult to reach . robotic wrists and instruments provide a broader range of motion than laparoscopic equipment.