What is Robotic Surgery? Advantages Disadvantages compared to Laparoscopy and Laparotomy

Is robotic surgery right for everyone?

What is robotic surgery?
ASRM is a non-profit organization devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive medicine including infertility, menopause, and sexuality.

The Patient Education Website of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine adresses these questions:

  • What is robotic surgery?
  • What are the advantages of robotic surgery compared to traditional laparoscopy?
  • What are the advantages of robotic surgery compared to laparotomy (open incision)?
  • Are there any disadvantages of robotic surgery?
  • What are the most common surgical procedures performed by robotic surgery?
  • Is robotic surgery right for everyone?

Read ASRM Robotic Surgery, American Society for Reprocutive Medicine, Revised 2012 – PDF.

Related posts:

4 thoughts on “What is Robotic Surgery? Advantages Disadvantages compared to Laparoscopy and Laparotomy”

  2. My uncle had robotic surgery for prostate cancer last year and the operation was a major success. His recovery was incident free and now he is in great health.
    Greg

    Reply

Have your say! Share your views