(MENAFN- The Peninsula) A team of surgeons at Women's Hospital has successfully performed the hospital's first hysterectomy procedure using robotic surgical tools
The operation was performed by Dr Thomas Bosmar, a consultant of robotic surgery and Dr Moayyad Younis, consultant of endoscopic and robotic surgery at the hospital. The procedure typically takes 40 to 45 minutes to perform, which is roughly half the time of a conventionally performed procedure
Nour, the 40-year old patient was referred to Women's Hospital after visiting a primary health care centre and exhibiting strong internal pain in her womb over a period of three years. Following her diagnosis, it was confirmed that a hysterectomy was imperative
"I was reluctant at first, but the doctor assured me that in my case robotic surgery would be safer and faster than conventional surgery. My daughter researched robotic surgery on the Internet and it helped convince me. I am happy with the outcome of the procedure, and advise patients with the same condition not to hesitate to undergo robotic surgery," said Nour
Dr Younis explains: "This particular patient was unacquainted with robotic surgery, so a thorough explanation of the procedure helped to assure her of the benefits of this type of operation being a quicker, more accurate and safer option. "Success rates of robotically performed hysterectomies exceed 95 percent. With more patient education, we anticipate an increase in the number of similar procedures in the future," he added. The surgeon's expertise, the efficiency of the surgical instruments used, and the pre-operative/post-operative safety measures taken throughout the process all play a pivotal role in the success of the procedure, said Younis
Robotic surgery is becoming more commonly utilised in cases involving the removal of tumors, lymph nodes, hysterectomy, and oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries). It is also useful for exploring latent diseases that may not otherwise be discovered through conventional surgery, and guiding the surgeon to suspected tissues to take biopsies
The hospital is coordinating with Qatar Foundation's Robotic Surgery Centre to conduct training sessions geared towards upgrading surgeons' skills in the use of robots in surgery. Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) Surgery Training Centre, which will help to improve surgery techniques in Qatar, will soon be opened, said Younis.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.