Robotic and laparoscopic surgery of the pancreas

Pancreatic surgery is highly complex due to the peculiarities of its structure and functioning, close anatomical relationships with other organs of the hepatobiliary system and the spleen. The latter circumstance acquires special relevance in patients suffering from pancreatic cancer – its close connection with the circulatory system of the spleen, as a rule, requires the removal of this organ. In addition, pancreatic cancer often develops against the background of chronic pancreatitis, sometimes it is preceded by other operations on the abdominal organs. As a result, the surgeon faces additional difficulties in isolating the target organs due to adhesions and adhesions, often abundantly pierced by vessels, which threatens massive bleeding with their dissection.

The leading Israeli clinic Tel Aviv Medical Clinic perform surgeries using the latest equipment – the Da Vinci robot. Thus, doctors manage to rid the patient of the tumour using the laparoscopic method. The robot was developed in America, with the help of it, in 2000, the operation was first performed. This technique is extremely effective and has several advantages.

Advantages of the latest technique

1. The use of robotic technology made it possible to avoid bleeding and the need for blood transfusion.
2. Less traumatic and painful. Since the robot does not make large incisions, the patient needs fewer painkillers.
3. The recovery period is shorter, the patient recovers faster and returns to their normal lifestyle.
4. Since the wound is smaller, the risk of infection is significantly reduced.
5. Does not leave numerous scars, since the operation is performed through several punctures.
6. A three-dimensional image is displayed on the monitor.
7. The robot can reach distant places in the body where the surgeon’s hand cannot reach.
8. The apparatus has four arms that perform additional operations that are so necessary during the laparoscopic method.

It is worth noting that robotic surgery requires a specialist to have vast practical experience and skill in conducting operations. The medical staff of Tel Aviv Medical Clinic has undergone special training in the best American and European medical institutions and has international certificates.