Robotic Surgery

Overview

At Aykai hospital we are committed to deliver the highest standards of clinical excellence and that’s why we continuously invest in innovative technologies of the future to ensure our patients get the best care.

Aykai Institute of Robotic Surgery is one of the largest robotic surgical programmes in India, which combines the advancements of robotic systems and the experience of specialists to make patient recovery easier and faster.

Advantages of Robotic Surgeries over Conventional Surgeries:

Minimally invasive
Greater precision
Reduced blood loss
3D surgery powered by Artificial Intelligence
Faster recovery
Short hospital stay

Robotic surgical systems are used in various surgeries such as:

Robotic Urologic Cancer Surgery

Robotic surgeries have made the management of complex urological malignancies easier, safer and more desirable to both the surgeon and the patient. Commonly performed surgeries in this field include robotic surgery for prostate cancer(radical prostatectomy), complete or partial removal of kidney for kidney cancer(Radical or Partial Nephrectomy), urinary bladder cancer(Radical Cystectomy), lymph nodes removal for testicular and penile cancer.

Robotic URO Reconstructive Surgeries

Robotic technology has transformed the landscape of urologic reconstructive surgery. With enhanced visualization, tremor-free instrumentation, and precise articulation, surgeons can navigate complex anatomy with unparalleled accuracy — delivering superior outcomes with minimal patient morbidity. Commonly performed surgeries in this field include, Pyeloplasty, Ureteric re-implantation, Boari flap reconstruction etc.

Procedures:

Pyeloplasty
Ureteric Re-implantation
Boari Flap Reconstruction
Other Reconstructive Urologic Procedures

Robotic General Surgeries

Robotics, in general surgeries include Gallbladder stones, Hernia Surgery, Appendicitis, Fundoplication and other general surgeries can be robotically performed with ease.

Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgery

Robotic surgery is performed to treat many types of gastrointestinal cancer, such as oesophagal cancer, gastric cancer, rectal cancer, and hepatopancreatobiliary cancer.

Robotic Kidney Transplant

Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplant (RAKT) is a minimally invasive technique that uses robotic support to perform a kidney transplant. RAKT is performed under the supervision of transplant surgeons specialising in robotics and transplant surgeries.

Compared to conventional open kidney transplant surgery, a much smaller incision of about 7 cms is made in RAKT to place the donor kidney into the abdomen, stitch the blood vessels, and the ureter. Then, another four or five small incisions of size 0.5 to 1 cm approx. are used to insert the instruments into the abdomen.

Robotic Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) is the latest and emerging technology which offers several advantages over other available treatment options. It allows the surgeon to reach difficult to access areas in the throat or within the neck and remove the tumour through small robotic arms. These can be placed inside through the mouth or through very small or inapparent incisions over the neck. TORS provide a broader view, high-resolution, and magnified three-dimensional optics for determining the specific mucosal surfaces of the head and neck through an endoscope.

This technology can be used for selective cancers/tumours of the throat like tonsil, base of tongue, thyroid, parapharyngeal space and neck.

Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeries

Robotic joint replacement surgeries have shown remarkable results compared to traditional knee replacements. Over a period of time, robotic knee surgery has evolved as a powerful and satisfactory tool for doctors. Doctors use a robotic surgical arm to accomplish parts of the procedure, assisting in areas that require the steadiest hand and navigating small places. Using CT scans, the robotic arm can work from 3D images of the surgical area and perform a range of tasks, such as:

Preparation of the bone.
Introduction of the implant.
Balance the implant.
Check for the appropriate fit.

Robotics in Weight loss surgeries (Bariatric)

Robotic bariatric surgery is a novel approach that is useful for people who wish to have sustained weight loss. This procedure is safe and effective, and doctors can perform both gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy & other weight loss procedures.

Robotic Gynaecological Surgeries

Robotic gynae surgeries offer even better advantages, such as shorter hospitalization, less blood loss, faster recovery, better cosmesis and fewer to nil complications. In addition, robotic surgeries overcome the drawbacks of limited operative field visualization and the requirement for a skilled surgical assistant.

Some surgeries that are performed using robotic technology are:

Hysterectomy performed for different reasons, including:

Uterine fibroids
Uterine prolapse
Endometriosis
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Chronic pelvic pain
Adenomyosis, or a thickening of the uterus
Gynecologic oncology surgeries, often referred to as “Gynae Onco Surgeries,” are focused on the treatment of cancers in the female reproductive system, including ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. These surgeries encompass a range of techniques, such as radical hysterectomy, lymphadenectomy, oophorectomy, and tumour debulking.