Benefits of Opting for Da Vinci Robotic Surgery for Brain Tumours Over Traditional Surgery Methods

Da Vinci is a robotic surgery system that offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery methods (both open surgery and laparoscopy). It is nowadays one of the most preferred methods of surgery by surgeons and patients alike, especially for treating brain tumours.

Why is it so? Let’s find out.

What Is the Da Vinci Surgical System and How Does It Work?

Before we dig into the benefits of Da Vinci Robotic Surgery, let’s see what exactly happened in this surgery.

Da Vinci Robotic Surgery uses the Da Vinci Surgical System, a machine with four thin robotics arms. This machine is made up of three different parts:

The console or control centre where the surgeon sits and operates using hand and foot controls with a magnified 3D high-definition view,
The patient cart that holds all the surgical instruments and the camera, and
The vision cart which has a video screen which allows the healthcare providers in the room to see what is happening during the procedure
During the surgery, the surgeon sits comfortably at the console with hands and eyes in line with the instruments. He uses the controls below the viewers to move the instrument arms and camera. The machine translates the surgeon’s hand, wrist and finger movements in real-time into precise movements of the instruments inside the patient and removes the tumour.

Throughout the surgery procedure, the surgeon controls every surgical manoeuvre. The system cannot be programmed to act in any way without the surgeon’s input, making it completely safe and effective.

Why Is Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Preferred Over Traditional Surgery?

One of the main reasons surgeons and patients choose Da Vinci Robotic Surgery is because it requires only a few tiny incisions and offers greater vision, precision and control for the surgeons as compared to traditional methods of surgery. Patients also recover sooner and are able to move on to additional treatments if needed.

In a nutshell, Da Vinci Robotic Surgery offers these benefits over traditional surgery to patients:

Fewer incisions
Increased safety and success
Less pain
Reduced risk of infections and complications
Less blood loss
Shorter stay in the hospital
Less scarring due to smaller incisions
Faster return to normal daily life

Da Vinci Robotic Surgery also offers significant benefits to the surgeon, such as:

Increased surgical precision
Greater range of motion
Improved dexterity
Enhanced visualisation, especially for the areas not visible by the naked eye
Better access to hard-to-reach areas
Improved ability to spare tissue not impacted by cancer

Why Is Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Considered Better For Brain Tumours?

This procedure allows the surgeons to venture deep into the brain through very small incisions in the skull and remove a tumour without using an extensive skull base approach in which large incisions are made and large portions of bone are removed to minimise brain retraction.

However, remember that just because it is said to be a better form of surgery does not mean it is the right fit for you. Only after a complete diagnosis, your doctor will be able to assess the best form of surgery to remove your brain tumour. You should also clear all your doubts and ask all the questions regarding the procedure from your doctor and healthcare team.

How Should You Prepare For Da Vinci Robotic Surgery?

The preparation for Da Vinci Robotic Surgery is slightly different from traditional surgeries as it requires fewer night stays and complications. These tips might help you:

Ask your healthcare team how long your stay may last and pack accordingly.
Make sure that you pack comfortable and loose-fitting clothes to wear for your trip back home.
Arrange your transportation prior to having surgery.
Talk to your healthcare team about all the dos and don’ts before your surgery, including what you can eat before and after the procedure.
Ask your doctor about all the dietary restrictions that you’ll have to follow after the surgery, and buy all the essentials before the procedure.
Keep a track of side effects if you experience any. Although Da Vinci Robotic Surgery offers fewer complications, some common side effects, like pain, bleeding, loss of appetite, fatigue, etc., can be present.

The Takeaway

Da Vinci Robotic Surgery offers many benefits over traditional forms of surgery to both the patients and the surgeon, especially in the case of brain tumours. It is minimally invasive and offers greater precision and control to the surgeon, making it safe, effective and successful.

Your AsterDM Team

At AsterDM Healthcare, top-ranked doctors and specialists work together to provide you with comprehensive, world-renowned care. Your team members may include neuro-oncologists, neuroradiologists, neuropathologists, neurosurgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, neurologists, rehabilitation specialists and other specialists, as needed. We have a dedicated team of surgeons proficient at using Da Vinci Robotic Surgery, guaranteeing the best service and care for you and your family.