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Robots perform major surgeries with great precision

More and more robots are becoming available, but needs to choose only the best!

12-Dec-2019

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Robotic surgery can be less invasive and improve recovery time for patients.

Performed by Da Vinci robot controlled from a remotely via console by the surgeon.

Makes smaller holes and less painful incisions.

Vision far better than other laparoscopic procedures with 10 times magnification, 3D, HD vision.

Instruments have 360 degree articulation, and 7 degrees of freedom.

British-designed ‘Versius’ and the robotic arm ‘Mako’ are some other robots that are being used.

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Alan Kirk

Consultant thoracic surgeon at Golden Jubilee Hospital in Clydebank

Da Vinci

robotic surgery platform for minimally invasive procedures

Golden Jubilee Hospital in Clydebank

A hospital of NHS, Scotland

NHS

UK National Health Service, publicly funded healthcare system in England

Nick Ohly

Orthopaedic surgeon at Golden Jubilee National Hospital

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