by doctor Somashekar SP
With rapid advances in medical technology and innovation, the patient experience is becoming more and more important. A major goal of today’s healthcare professionals is to deliver the best possible patient experience while achieving improved clinical outcomes. A revolution in technology is the emergence of robotic-assisted surgical systems. Emphasizing precision of treatment and minimally invasive technology, robot-assisted surgery It has the potential to be a game changer in improving the patient experience. It also helps manage surgical site and postoperative infections, one of the most important risks of surgery.
Understanding surgical sites and postoperative infections
A surgical site infection is an infection that occurs after surgery at the site where the surgery was performed. Surgical site infections may be caused by bacteria that enter the body during surgery or are already present on the skin or in the environment. Postoperative infections are infections that occur after surgery, but not necessarily at the surgical site. The risk of these infections depends on the nature of the surgery, the patient’s general health, and other factors. These infections can also lead to longer hospital stays, higher healthcare costs, and lower patient satisfaction.Role of RAS in reducing infection risk
surgical techniques such as robot-assisted surgery (RAS) uses advanced robotic technology to perform surgeries with a high degree of accuracy and precision. The surgeon controls a robotic arm with surgical instruments, providing greater flexibility and better visualization of the surgical site.
The risk of infection depends on several factors, including the length and depth of the incision, level of trauma, duration of surgery, exposure to air, and degree of movement. RAS offers the significant advantage of reducing the risk of infection as the incision is exposed to the ambient air for much less time, thereby improving the patient experience.
Because the incisions used in RAS are small, there is less trauma to surrounding tissue, reducing the risk of inflammation and infection. Additionally, the accuracy and precision of the robotic arm provides better control over the surgical site, minimizing tissue damage and promoting faster recovery. Surgical systems like the da Vinci also benefit from motion scaling and stability with multitasking forearms and intuitive movements. This allows easy retraction and precise and precise movement at the surgical site. RAS has been shown to offer many advantages over conventional open or laparoscopic surgery, including less blood loss, faster recovery times, and less risk of infection. A reduction in the incidence of surgical site infections and postoperative infections also means less need for antibiotics and medications and lower hospital readmission rates.
Improved overall patient experience and outcomes
Improving clinical outcomes and superior patient experience are among the major drivers of the increasing adoption of robotic-assisted surgery. In addition to addressing the risk of infection during or after surgery, it has been proven to reduce patient pain, reduce scarring, and provide faster recovery. This reduces the need for pain relievers, shortens hospital stays, and allows a faster return to normal activities. As technology continues to advance, RAS may become an increasingly common technique in a wide range of surgical procedures. Its ability to reduce the risk of complications and promote healing improves patient outcomes and enhances the overall patient experience.
Doctor. Somashekar SP,chairman medical advisory board Global Director, Astor International Oncology Institute, Aster DM Healthcare – India and GCC
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