Robot-assisted nephroureterectomy uses advanced robotic technology to enhance the precision of the laparoscopic approach. This method involves operating robotic arms remotely, equipped with surgical tools and a high-definition camera.
The robot-assisted technique provides several advantages:
- Enhanced agility and precision of the surgical instruments.
- Improved visualisation of the surgical field through 3D imaging.
- Greater ergonomic comfort for the surgeon, potentially reducing fatigue during long procedures.
The procedure uses the da Vinci surgical system, the most commonly used robotic system. The robotic arms are controlled from a console and translate hand movements into smaller, more precise movements of the surgical instruments inside the patient’s body.
Similar to laparoscopic surgery, robot-assisted nephroureterectomy generally results in less postoperative pain and quicker recovery times. Patients can leave the hospital sooner and resume normal activities more quickly than traditional surgery.