Robotic hernia surgery is an advanced technique for hernia repair that can treat inguinal, ventral, and hiatal hernias. Robotic surgery doesn’t mean that a robot is performing your procedure, but rather that your surgeon has advanced robot assistance.
Daniel Rosen, MD, specializes in robotic hernia surgery at New York Hernia Center. New York Hernia Center provides advanced and laparoscopic surgery to patients on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City, and in Secaucus, New Jersey, and Darien, Connecticut.
Here are five ways advanced technology can improve your hernia surgery outcome if you opt for robotic surgery.
Robotic surgery uses a series of small incisions instead of one large incision. These incisions can heal faster, which means less hospital time for you and a faster overall recovery after hernia surgery.
Smaller incisions also allow for:
Depending on the type of robotic hernia repair you get, you can expect to be back to your typical routine in 4-6 weeks.
The technique Dr. Rosen uses for robotic hernia surgery involves installing a mesh over the area, which helps strengthen the tissue as you heal. With this mesh, you’re less likely to experience a recurrent hernia in the area.
Robotic hernia surgery uses a 3D high-definition camera system, which allows Dr. Rosen to see your organs and tissues in great detail. This allows for increased visualization and a lower risk of missteps.
During your surgery, Dr. Rosen views your tissues magnified on a screen. Because the image is three-dimensional, he has better depth perception during the operation.
Robotic hernia repair allows Dr. Rosen to operate with extreme precision. The advanced robotic system eliminates tremors and allows for extremely smooth movement. The system can translate your surgeon's larger movements at the console into delicate, precise movements inside your body.
With more precise and controlled movements, robotic hernia surgery has a far lower risk of mistakes and missteps.
The robotic arms on a surgical robot can rotate in ways human arms and hands cannot.
The machine’s dexterity allows robotic surgery to handle more complex hernia cases than traditional open hernia surgery. It can maneuver around delicate nerves and blood vessels that must be avoided during the operation.
Dr. Rosen can tell you more about what to expect from your robotic hernia surgery. Call your nearest New York Hernia Center to find out if you’re a good candidate or book an appointment online today.
