Robotic surgeries in urology, gynecology, and abdominal surgery

Robotic surgery is one of the most significant and innovative advancements in modern medicine. This technology involves a surgeon operating through a specialized robotic system, which ensures high precision and minimally invasive procedures.

Karazanashvili’s Robotic Center is the only facility in the Caucasus region where robot-assisted surgeries are performed. We use the TOUMAI MedBot, the latest system that is a leader in telesurgery and is comparable in capabilities to the globally renowned da Vinci Surgical System.

This innovative technology allows us to perform surgeries with the highest precision, ensuring better outcomes for patients, faster recovery, and maximum safety guarantees.

What is robotic surgery?

Robotic surgery is a procedure in which the surgeon controls special robotic instruments during surgery.
The most common system in this area is the da Vinci robotic system (USA) and Tumai (China), which has high precision and versatile functions.

The surgeon can perform more precise and controlled movements, which contributes to the effectiveness of the operation and the patient’s recovery.

Advantages of robotic surgery?

1. High precision – robotic systems allow the surgeon to work with the highest precision. This is especially important in complex operations where minimal clearance is critical.
2. Minimally invasive – Open surgeries often require larger incisions, which increases pain and reduces healing time. Robotic surgery, on the other hand, allows for smaller incisions, reducing patient pain and the risk of infection.
3. Faster recovery – Smaller incisions mean patients need less time in the hospital and can quickly return to their normal routine.
4. Less blood loss – Robotic surgery involves less blood loss, which reduces the risk of anemia and other complications. The absence of pain allows for a quick post-operative recovery.
5. Protection against human error – for example, a simulator for the surgeon’s hands (tremor)

How does the procedure work?

During a robotic operation, the surgeon sits at a special control console and looks at the operating area on a high-definition 3D screen. The robot imitates every movement of the surgeon with an accuracy unachievable by human hands.

This technology is especially useful for complex operations where precision is critical, such as urological surgeries.

Here are the surgeries performed at our clinic:

Robotic Urological Surgeries

Prostate Surgeries:

1. Radical prostatectomy for malignant tumors
2. Surgery for large benign prostate tumors (adenomectomy)

Kidney Surgeries:

1. Complete kidney removal (radical nephrectomy)
2. Tumor removal with kidney preservation (partial nephrectomy)
3. Cyst removal with kidney preservation

Ureter Surgeries:

1. Reconstruction of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (pyeloplasty)
2. Ureter reimplantation in case of ureteral stricture

Adrenal Gland Surgeries:

1. Complete adrenal gland removal (adrenalectomy)
2. Cyst removal with adrenal gland preservation

Bladder Surgeries:

1. Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer
2. Partial cystectomy for bladder cancer
3. Removal of bladder diverticula

Urinary Fistula Surgeries:

1. Vesicovaginal fistula repair
2. Vesicouterine fistula repair
3. Ureterovaginal fistula repair

Female Urinary Incontinence Surgeries:

1. Colposuspension (Burch procedure – vaginal fixation to the pubic bone)
2. Uterus promontofixation (uterus fixation to the sacrum)

Robotic Gynecological Surgeries

Cervical Cancer Surgeries:

1. Radical hysterectomy (complete removal of the uterus)

Benign Uterine Tumor Surgeries:

1. Removal of benign uterine tumors with uterine preservation (myomectomy)

Ovarian Cysts and Tumors:

1. Complete (ovariectomy) or partial removal of the ovary (resection)
2. Ovarian cyst removal with ovarian preservation (cystectomy)

Uterine Prolapse:

1. Uterus removal (hysterectomy)
2. Uterus fixation (promontofixation)

Robotic Abdominal Surgeries

1. Complete stomach removal for tumors (gastrectomy)
2. Partial stomach removal (resection)
3. Large intestine tumor resection
4. Rectum removal for tumors (extirpation)
5. Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
6. Pancreatic tumor removal (pancreaticoduodenectomy)

Benefits of robotic surgery for the patient

• Short hospital stay – patients who have undergone robotic surgery can often go home in 2-3 days.
• Fast rehabilitation – patients quickly return to daily activities, which contributes to an improved quality of life.
• Aesthetic benefits – scars are less noticeable due to small incisions, which is also important from an aesthetic point of view.

Conclusion

Robotic surgery is one of the most important technological advances in modern medicine. Its precision, safety and patient-friendly results prove that this method is an important part of the future of surgery. The use of robotic systems allows doctors to perform operations at a higher level, which increases the chances of success and reduces the risk of complications. This technology is a part of medicine that is constantly evolving and for many patients is an important step towards a speedy recovery and improved quality of life.
Get innovative and safe treatment with our experienced team!
Robotic surgery – the future of medicine today!

Karazanashvili Robotic Center offers treatment using methods that meet global medical standards.