5 Biggest Benefits of Robotic Surgery

Have you ever thought about how robotic surgery could benefit you? This procedure may seem far out — even futuristic — but it’s real, effective, and provides patients many advantages they can’t get with regular, open surgery. 

Boca Care Surgical Associates offers robotic surgery for a number of ailments. Our provider, Avraham Belizon, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is incredibly skilled in this minimally invasive surgical practice and can answer any questions you might have about the procedure. 

5 biggest benefits of robotic surgery

First, let’s explain why it’s such a helpful option for all kinds of problems. 

1. Many procedures can be performed with robotic surgery

Robotic surgery is an incredibly versatile treatment type that can manage several ailments requiring surgical intervention. Dr. Belizon is uniquely skilled in repairing issues with the body’s digestive tract, and he uses minimally invasive, robotic surgery to treat: 

• Fecal incontinence 
• Gallbladder problems 
• Hiatal hernias 
• Rectal prolapse 
• Diverticulitis 

2. Robotic surgery allows for extreme precision

The digestive tract is extremely sensitive and connects to many other body parts. Performing surgery in this area requires the utmost concentration and precision. Robotic surgery takes the guesswork out of this type of procedure.

With robotic surgery, Dr. Belizon can use a 3D camera to view the surgical site. His tools are also incredibly advanced and precise. Robotic arms allow the tools to avoid human failure and reach areas that might otherwise be impossible to locate, ensuring absolute accuracy when performing the procedure.  

3. This surgery allows for faster healing

One of the biggest benefits of robotic surgery is faster healing times. That’s because smaller incisions are made using these techniques than open surgery. You’ll be amazed at how much quicker you’ll start to feel like yourself again because of this minimally invasive procedure. 

First, patients who have finished digestive tract surgery must stay in the hospital for observation. However, those who seek robotic surgery usually only need to be observed overnight, while those who receive open surgery may need to stay in the hospital for longer. 

In addition, recovery at home can take a few weeks — or even months — before you finally feel like yourself again. If you choose robotic surgery, however, this recovery time is often much shorter, and you’ll begin to feel stronger and experience an absence of pain faster.

4. You’re less likely to experience complications with robotic surgery

Surgery always carries the threat of complications. Infection, bleeding, and pain are all among them. But robotic surgery actually causes fewer complications. This is because you have smaller incisions, and less of your functions will have been disturbed by the procedure. It’s also always better for your body to have smaller incisions because they take less time to heal. 

If you need surgery but have been worried about complications, this procedure can significantly reduce your risk and allow you to rest easier, knowing you’ll be less likely to experience any problems. 

5. Robotic surgery is no longer a concept of the future

For some, the idea of robotic surgery still feels too futuristic. Has it been tested enough? And how do you know it’s safe? Well, for one thing, robotic surgery has been used to treat issues like these since the 1990s. 

While it might still feel futuristic, it’s very common to seek treatment of this type today. In fact, more than 60,000 surgeons have been trained in the da Vinci system, which Dr. Belizon uses to treat many digestive tract issues. 

Is robotic surgery better than open surgery?

In almost every case, it comes down to the individual patient and their needs. These variables can’t be overstated, especially when surgery is concerned. However, you can plainly see there are many benefits to robotic surgery. 

If you’d like to learn more about this type of procedure, call or visit us online to make an appointment at our Boca Raton, Florida office. We look forward to providing you with compassionate and effective care.