Robot technologies are also used in the treatment of heart diseases today, and since it is performed with small incisions without the need to open the thorax; It provides important advantages such as healing in a short time, less pain and less scarring. Robotic heart surgeries, which are frequently preferred by young heart patients, women and individuals with a high work tempo, can be applied for many diseases. Prof. from the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. Dr. Burak Onan gave important information about robotic heart surgery.
Cosmetic concerns come to an end
Robotic heart surgery; It is the most advanced surgical approach performed with the help of a specially developed robotic surgical system, using robotic instruments through small 8-10 mm holes drilled in the thorax and with the help of a high resolution camera. The sternum (called the sternum) does not open from the front, that is, it is between closed heart surgeries. It is very important for the patient to have a healthy operation and a smooth recovery period. The critical point is less trauma during surgery. In other words, the smaller the incisions, the faster the recovery. Robotic heart surgery is the minimally invasive (closed heart operations performed with mini-incisions) surgeries that cause the least surgical trauma. Surgery is performed with the help of very small holes and this technique provides faster wound healing than all operations with mini incisions. This accelerates post-operative recovery and gives superior cosmetic results. After a while, the patient even forgets that he had an operation, and he goes through a very comfortable process psychologically.
It can be used in many heart surgeries today.
Robotic surgery is applied to many of the heart diseases that are suitable today. Robotic surgery can be performed in coronary artery bypass surgeries, mitral and tricuspid valve repairs or valve replacement surgeries, closing holes in the heart and tumor surgeries. In addition, closure of the holes in the heart, tumor surgeries, ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation, closure of the left atrial appendage and left atrial remodelling procedures can be performed safely and effectively in suitable patients.
Surgical experience multi-term
Robotic heart surgery is applied in robotic surgery centers where robotic surgery systems are available. In order to perform these surgeries, anesthesiologists, operating nurses, perfusionists and robotic heart surgeons who are specialized in their fields must be present in the center. Robotic surgery is a team effort and is performed in secure centers. The fact that the centers perform more than 50 robotic heart surgeries per year indicates that the center is an active robotic heart surgery center.
Not every patient is suitable
Whether the patients who will undergo robotic surgery are suitable for this method is evaluated by robotic heart surgeons who actively apply this method. Physical examination findings and radiological imaging studies are very valuable in the decision-making process for robotic surgery. Echocardiography, angiography and tomography examinations of the patients should also be evaluated. If an elective heart surgery is to be performed, that is, if the operation is not urgent, the person may be a candidate for robotic surgery.
Quick return to daily life
Robotic surgery; it does not increase the risk of heart surgery, on the contrary, it provides more benefits in experienced hands. It should be noted that not every heart surgeon deals with robotic surgery. After the surgery, patients are taken to the surgical intensive care unit and followed up. If there is no problem in the postoperative period, the patient is taken to the service room as soon as possible. The patient, who is followed up for a while under service conditions, is discharged at the most appropriate time with recommendations and a control appointment is scheduled. Robotic surgery technique is a safe approach in cardiac surgery. The most important advantage is that the trauma is less due to the use of very small incisions and the post-operative process passes faster. After the surgery, patients return to their daily lives faster.
Source: (BYZHA) – Beyaz News Agency
