A kidney transplant is the most effective procedure in cases of chronic renal failure caused by kidney dysfunction. Robotic kidney transplant in Turkey is one of the best, least risky, and fastest recovery methods compared to other traditional methods.
Da Vinci Robotic Kidney Transplant
A kidney transplant is a complex operation. It requires proper preparation before surgery.
It requires the use of advanced technologies and an experienced team in addition to intensive care specialists to follow up on the patient after the kidney transplant.
Using robots in transplantation operations increases the accuracy of the surgical procedure by 15 times compared to traditional methods.
It gives the doctor a more accurate and smoother imaging system that enables him to reach the most delicate blood vessels within the surgical site.
The robot also reduces the operation time, which saves the doctor from errors resulting from prolonged concentration. It also reduces complications resulting from long periods of anesthesia.
The surgical incision in robotic surgery does not exceed 4 cm, which gives it a great advantage, especially in organ transplantation.
This reduces the possibility of infection and surgical infections. This is important in organ transplantation because patients use immunosuppressants after kidney transplantation.
The first area where the robot was used was urology in prostatectomy
The da Vinci robot used in robotic kidney transplantation has three parts:
- The surgical console is the part through which the doctor controls the robot.
- The patient console part. This includes robotic arms that will perform the surgery with extreme precision and under sterile conditions.
- The camera system unit provides an advanced vision system.
Robotic surgery system using the da Vinci robot
The camera and its three robotic arms are placed at specific points in the abdomen. Thanks to these arms, the renal vessels are anastomosed through a small incision for increased safety.
An incision is then made in the lower abdomen at the beginning of the surgery, enabling the doctor to intervene in emergency cases.
What do you know about the robotic kidney transplantation process?
Robotic kidney transplantation requires high surgical expertise supported by advanced technology. Although the kidney donor still undergoes the normal surgical procedure, robotic surgery provides the recipient patient with additional benefits in reducing complications and recovery period after surgery.
Robotic surgery provides both the surgeon and the patient with many advantages, the most important of which is the quality of the surgeon’s vision during the kidney transplantation process, as the high-resolution camera provides a super three-dimensional vision.
It can magnify up to 15 times, facilitating the surgeon’s work and increasing accuracy.
The robotic arms can also move at an angle of 540 degrees and in all directions, making them capable of performing surgery even in the deepest parts of the body. The human wrist does not provide this capability to the surgeon.
The da Vinci robotic surgery system’s anti-shake feature also prevents the surgeon from transmitting unnecessary handshakes to the arms.
In the case of classical surgeries, surgeons are forced to stand until the end of the surgery, which leads to fatigue in long surgical interventions, while the robotic surgeon performs the kidney transplant while sitting, which reduces the stress caused by fatigue and increases his concentration during work.
The robot moves with extreme precision according to the movements of the surgeon’s wrist, which gives it a much greater advantage compared to the endoscope, especially in the stages of tissue suturing.
You can learn about the robot’s movement through this video on YouTube.
This study shows how robotic kidney transplants reduce the recovery period after surgery, unlike traditional surgery, giving it an advantage over conventional methods.
Hospitals in Turkey that perform robotic kidney transplant
You can learn about some hospitals that perform kidney transplants.
Akdeniz University Hospital for Kidney and Organ Transplantation
Turgut Ozal Hospital
Robotic kidney transplant at Bimaristan Medical Center in Turkey is one of the latest advanced medical technologies. We provide patients with the best treatment solutions using precise robotic techniques that reduce surgical intervention and speed up the recovery process. At Bimaristan Center, we offer a wide range of specialized hospitals and highly experienced doctors, allowing patients to access the highest levels of medical care.
We also provide free consultations around the clock, so don’t hesitate to contact us.
Sources:
- Nature
- University of Maryland Medical System
- Liv Hospital