Compared to manual surgical methods, Robotic Surgery can give minimally invasive operations to patients while providing greater protection to doctors and other healthcare personnel in the COVID-19 age, when performing surgeries has become challenging. Every year, an estimated 313 million people undergo surgery around the world, and the coming COVID-19 disaster has jeopardized the health of these patients. Currently, robotic technology is being used to solve surgical problems. Versius robotic surgery is redefining the healthcare industry in the United Arab Emirates.
Dr Girish Juneja, performed his very first case on the Versius Robot after weeks of training and here’s what he had to say about it, “Patient safety is our key priority and with COVID-19, we need to make sure we can conduct surgery in the best way possible for patients. We believe that surgical robotics offers this enhanced safety for patients. With physical distancing maintained while the surgeon sits at the console, this has the potential to reduce the likelihood of the patient or surgical team catching COVID-19.”
“When I first saw the Versius Robot, I knew the transition from laparoscopy to Robotic Surgery is going to be effortless. The entire design of the Versius system came across as ergonomic and the arms of the system felt just like that of a Surgeon, with the joints and the maneuverability. Additionally, it gives us the freedom to go ahead and place the arms as per our convenience and based on what’s best for the patient. On the other hand, the Surgeon console is very well designed; with the open console, I can observe my team, the patient, and the arms at all times. This improves our communication and makes for a very safe and sound surgery.”
“In terms of the most important aspect to consider here, the patients, the Versius System’s port placement and traction of the abdominal wall are much lesser than Laparoscopic surgery. This really helps in a quicker recovery period, and due to the small trocars, the chances of infection and port side hernias certainly reduce considerably.”
“I personally feel being a Bariatric (weight loss) Surgeon especially for my patients who are usually with high BMI (For weight loss –Bariatric procedures) the Versius Robot has created
a great balance between satisfying the needs of a Surgeon in the minimal invasive segment as well focusing largely on the patients and their betterment resulting in more precise surgery, lesser pain, faster recover, lesser chances of infection and blood loss, earlier
discharge from the hospital, less scarring and a shorter recovery with better clinical outcomes. This Robot is going to allow us to expand our scope as surgeons and achieve a lot more without compromising on the safety of the patients.”
Dr. Girish Juneja, an experienced Laparoscopic and General Surgeon in the UAE, has always looked forward to improvements in the field of Minimally Invasive Surgeries, with over 30 years of expertise. Versius, a CMR Surgical Robotic System, is one example of a breakthrough in this field. The Versius system is a cutting-edge Surgical Robot that was created to provide various benefits to patients having minimally invasive procedures as well as a better surgical experience for physicians.
Versius is a next-generation surgical robot that is controlled by surgeons via a console and screen and is designed to emulate the movement of the human arm. It was created with the specific needs of patients, doctors, and surgical teams in mind. Versius complements and extends existing treatments to improve patient outcomes. Versius’ completely articulated wrists, direct hand-to-instrument mapping, and integrated steady 3D HD visualisation enable exceptional precision, control, dexterity, and superior depth perception as compared to manual laparoscopy.
