Robotic surgery is a type of Minimally Invasive Surgery (Keyhole Surgery) where surgery is done using robotic tools. This technique was first introduced in the late 1990s and is commonly used nowadays in various surgical specialties like gynecology, urosurgery, general surgery, and cancer surgeries.
The robotic platform allows surgeons to work in confined anatomical spaces with greater dexterity than conventional laparoscopic surgery. This precision is particularly valuable when operating near delicate nerves, blood vessels, and vital organs.
Robotic surgery does not mean that a robot performs the operation. The surgeon performs the entire procedure by controlling the robotic system through a specialized console using advanced robotic instruments. The robotic system consists of three main components.
The operating surgeon sits at the console and controls the robotic instruments. The system translates the surgeon's hand movements into precise real-time movements.
Provides a highly magnified 3D view of the surgical area, allowing the surgeon to visualize delicate anatomical structures with exceptional clarity.
Positioned beside the patient, it holds the robotic camera and surgical instruments that are precisely controlled by the surgeon from the console.
Robotic-assisted surgery is used to perform a wide range of minimally invasive cancer surgeries with greater precision, improved visualization, and faster recovery. Common procedures include:
Cancer surgeons can perform robotic surgery with greater precision, flexibility, and control, resulting in less damage to normal tissues and improved tumor clearance. Compared with traditional open surgery, robotic surgery offers several important benefits.
Smaller surgical cuts result in less scarring and improved cosmetic outcomes.
Less bleeding during surgery with a reduced need for blood transfusions.
Smaller incisions help reduce pain and improve overall comfort after surgery.
Patients usually recover faster and can return home sooner.
Quicker healing enables an earlier return to normal daily activities.
Smaller wounds reduce the chances of infection and other complications.
Robotic cancer surgery average cost ranges from Rs 5 lacs to 10 lacs
in India. However, price depends upon various factors such as
hospital, type of surgery, room selection and health insurance.
Dr. Tapan Chauhan is an experienced da Vinci certified robotic
oncosurgeon especially trained in robotic cancer surgery and learnt
the basic and advanced robotic surgery skills from da Vinci training
centre in India and mentored by robotic surgeons across the globe.
He has expertise in performing Robotic Colorectal Surgery, Robotic
Esophagectomy, Robotic Gastrectomy and Robotic Radical
Hysterectomy.
Dr. Tapan Singh Chauhan is a highly experienced Surgical Oncologist and Da Vinci Certified Robotic Surgeon with advanced international training in robotic and minimally invasive cancer surgery.
Surgical Oncology & Robotic Surgery specialist with extensive clinical expertise.
Expert in GI, HPB, Thoracic & Peritoneal Oncology.
Certified Robotic Surgeon trained in advanced robotic cancer surgery.
HPB Oncology (Germany) and ESSO HIPEC & PIPAC Fellowship (France).
Specialized fellowships in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgical oncology.
International conference speaker, researcher, and mentor for future surgeons.
Find answers to common questions about robotic cancer surgery, its safety, recovery, eligibility, and the conditions that can be treated using advanced robotic surgical techniques.