Introduction
Robotic surgery, computer-assisted surgery, and robotically-assisted surgery are terms for technological developments that use robotic systems to aid in surgical procedures. Robotically-assisted surgery was developed to overcome both the limitations of minimally invasive surgery or to enhance the capabilities of surgeons performing open surgery. Robotics is the latest addition to the armamentarium of surgeons. It is a quantum jump in the way surgical procedures are carried out with proved superior patient outcomes. Robotic Surgery can play a vital role in the fields of Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Radiosurgery and Urology.
The Institute of Robotic Surgery (IRS) at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) has been conceptualized as an International Centre of Excellence in the field of Surgical Robotics.
The Setup
The machine
We are proud to announce procurement of the latest generation da Vinci Si Robotic Surgical System with simulator facility from M/S Intuitive Surgical INC. (USA). This machine is worth over `10Cr. was installed at OT no.6 in the main theatre complex of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on 15th March 2012.
We are proud to announce that we are the only centre with simulator facility in this surgical robotic system, where in, the surgeons can actually perform a virtual operation before performing the actual one.
Objectives of IRS
The Institute of Robotic Surgery (IRS) at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital has been conceptualised as an International Centre of Excellence in the field of Surgical Robotics, with the following objectives:
Services offered
Robotic Surgery: How does it work?
Robotic surgery refers to computer-assisted surgery, and robotically-assisted surgery are terms for technological development that uses robotic systems to aid in Surgical Procedures. Robotically-assisted surgery was developed to overcome both the limitations of minimally invasive surgery as well as enhance the capabilities of surgeons performing open surgery.
In the case of robotically assisted minimally invasive surgery, instead of directly moving the instruments, the surgeon uses a pair of joysticks on the master console to control them. Master console allows the surgeon to perform the normal movements associated with the surgery using joystick whilst the robotic arms carry out those movements using end-effectors and manipulators to perform the actual surgery on the patient. With robotic surgery, surgeons can offer state-of-the-art treatment that are equal or better than the conventional surgery –and with the potential benefits of a minimally invasive procedure
Technology
The da Vinci Surgical System is a robotic surgical system made by Intuitive Surgicals, USA and designed to facilitate complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach. The system is controlled by a surgeon from a console. The da Vinci System consists of a surgeon’s console that is typically in the same room as the patient and a patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms controlled from the console.Three of the arms are for tools that hold objects, such as a scalpel, scissors or unipolar or bipolar electrocautery instruments. The fourth arm is for an endoscopic camera with two lenses that gives the surgeon full stereoscopic vision from the console. The surgeon sits at the console and looks through two eye holes at a 3-D image of the procedure, meanwhile manoeuvring the arms with two foot pedals and two hand controllers. The da Vinci System scales, filters and translates the surgeon's hand movements into more precise micro- movements of the instruments, which operate through small incisions in the body.
Advantages of Robotic Surgery
The Team IRS
Dr. D.S Rana
Chairman, Board of Management, SGRH
Minimal Access & Bariatic Surgery Division
Urology division
Gynaecology division
Vascular Surgery division
ENT & Sleep Disorders division
Dr. Devinder Rai, Vice-Chairperson (9811009393, [email protected])
Achievements of IRS
Performed Asia’s first Robotic Aortic surgery
AortoBifemoral Bypass is performed for patients with significant Aorto-iliac Atherosclerotic disease. This Aortic surgery involves using a Y-graft to bypass the obstruction and take blood from Aorta to both the femoral arteries (groin), thereby supplying adequate blood to both legs. Traditionally, the graft-Aorta Anastomosis of this Aortic Surgery was done by open method involving big cut across whole of abdomen. Attempts at doing this Aortic Surgery by Key-Hole method (Laparoscopy) were not successful because of difficulty in suturing. Now, for the first time in Asia, this complex Aortic Surgery is being done by Key-Hole method with Robotic assistance at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
“I congratulate the team IRS @ SGRH for achieving many milestones in its very first month of existence. I wish them good luck in their future endeavours for better patient care. I am sure, in the years to come, IRS @ SGRH will bring many laurels to the country”
Dr. D.S. Rana
Chairman
Board of Management,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital