How are Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopy Devices Playing an Important Role in Surgical Operations?
Laparoscopy has been proven to be one of the most successful surgeries in the healthcare industry, but it also comes with some limitations as well, such as two-dimensional visualization, incomplete articulation of instruments, and ergonomic limitation. To address these limitations, surgical robots were developed in 1980.
Surgical robotics is used for open surgical operations and is typically applied in laparoscopy approaches.
A surgical robot is a computer-controlled device that is programmed to assist in the positioning and handling of surgical equipment via robotic-assisted laparoscopy devices.
This is one of the emerging trends in the medical field that has heavily proven patient benefits. The robotic arms in laparoscopic procedure technology carry surgical operations with ease in various segments such as gastrointestinal, cardiothoracic, gynecologic oncology, otolaryngology (head and neck), and urologic surgery.
Further, in this article, one will learn more about robotic-assisted laparoscopy devices and their uses in various surgeries.
What are robotic-assisted laparoscopy devices?
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic devices help surgeons to improve patient care by performing surgeries with lesser possible human errors through laparotomy with minimally invasive procedures.
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery includes all the advantages of minimally invasive surgery, which includes smaller and possibly more cosmetically appealing incisions, less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stay, faster return to work, and shorter recovery time.
Robotic-assisted laparoscopy devices perform based on the technology of artificial intelligence, providing surgeons with smart robotic mechanical arms attached to surgical equipment that can be manipulated to navigate the body more precisely.
How are surgeries performed with robotic-assisted laparoscopy devices?
For performing surgeries with robotic-assisted laparoscopy devices, surgeons make small incisions in the body, and then along with a high-definition three-dimensional (3D) camera, the robotic instrument is inserted inside the body. As per the high-resolution images received by the camera, surgeons can assist and manipulate the robotic device to complete the operation accurately.
These robotic-assisted laparoscopy devices can bend in any direction easily to even reach areas that are difficult for human hands to reach. Additionally, human hand tremors are not observed during the process, and the surgeon has full control over the robot’s arms which allows greater precision than humans.
Surgeries performed using robotic-assisted laparoscopy devices are similar to minimally invasive surgeries, which refer to surgeries including tiny incisions. These surgeries are extremely dexterous and can be easily directed through small spaces by surgeons with robotic surgical instruments.
How are robotic-assisted laparoscopy devices affecting the market?
The robotic-assisted laparoscopy device technology is ideal for performing certain delicate and complex surgeries as it is easier for surgeons to avoid surrounding nerves and organs and get a complete overview of the invasive area.
The market for laparoscopy devices is huge, and these devices include various devices such as laparoscopes, access devices, closure devices, energy devices, hand instruments, insufflators, and other instruments.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the option for medical surgeries became limited, which made robotic-assisted laparoscopy devices gain huge fame and applications in various parts of the world.
The market for laparoscopy devices is driven by various factors, such as the rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries, the prevalence of chronic diseases in the geriatric population, rising technological advancements, and the increase in medical tourism in various countries.
According to the BIS Research report, the Middle East and North Africa laparoscopy devices market was valued at $752.0 million in 2021 and is anticipated to reach $1.73 billion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 7.71% during the forecast period 2022–2031.
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Moreover, the Middle East and North Africa laparoscopy devices market is expected to witness significant growth in emerging economies during the forecast period due to the preference for minimally invasive surgeries by most patients.
What is the future of robotic-assisted laparoscopy devices?
Robotic-assisted laparoscopy devices come with a wide range of advantages, which have resulted in the development of robotic surgical systems to bring medical surgeries to the next level of performance.
Many forms of robotic-assisted surgery are being developed with the increasing growth and advancement in laparoscopy devices.
Considering these technological advancements, robotic-assisted laparoscopy devices are yet to witness huge demand in coming years as robotic-assisted surgery is a highly precise and consistent method for minimally invasive surgeries.
Conclusion
According to the National Cancer Institute, the robotic-assisted laparoscopy procedure includes the usage of highly precise equipment such as a laparoscope which is inserted through the abdominal wall to examine the inside of the abdomen, giving a clear and accurately visible image of the affected area. Robotic-assisted laparoscopy has been adopted widely with the emergence of data supporting efficacy and safety and is expected to advance further.
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