Know the 5 benefits of Robotic surgery applied to Traumatology. Precision and Safety in the Operating Room
Robotic surgery in traumatology has revolutionized the way in which surgical interventions are performed, providing greater precision, safety and speed in patient recovery. In recent years, the implementation of surgical robots has made it possible to optimize procedures such as the replacement of knee and hip prostheses, offering benefits for both surgeons and patients.
Benefits of robotic surgery in traumatology
The adoption of robotic technology in surgery minimizes the margin of error and improves preoperative planning. Some of its main advantages include:
- Greater surgical precision: Robotic systems allow millimetric cuts in procedures such as the placement of orthopedic implants.
- Reduced recovery time: Thanks to smaller incisions and less damage to surrounding tissues, patients experience a faster recovery.
- Reduced risk of complications: The precision of robotic assistance in surgery reduces the risk of infections and postoperative complications.
- Surgical flow optimization: By reducing operating time, operating rooms can handle more procedures more efficiently.
- Improved surgeon ergonomics: Robotic-assisted surgery reduces surgeon fatigue, allowing the surgeon to work with greater comfort and precision.
Patient safety: maintaining normothermia with hot dog
One of the key challenges in robotic surgery in traumatology is the maintenance of normothermia in surgery. Given that these procedures are highly specialized and costly, ensuring that the patient does not suffer intraoperative hypothermia is essential to avoid postoperative complications that compromise the success of the intervention.
The Hot DogThe Hot Dog warming system, winner of the First Prize for Healthcare Technology of the Year 2024 at the 17th ANECORM Congress, has proven to be an effective solution in the prevention of intraoperative hypothermia. Through its conduction heating technology, it distributes heat evenly, ensuring that the patient maintains a stable body temperature throughout the surgical procedure. This not only improves clinical outcomes, but also reduces the risk of infection and promotes faster recovery.
Patient Stability in Robotic Surgery: Waffle Grip for Trendelenburg
In addition to maintaining normothermia, correct patient positioning is crucial in robotic surgeries. Procedures such as robotic prostatectomy, robotic gynecological surgery and colorectal surgery often require the Trendelenburg position, in which the patient is bent over with the head lower than the feet. This position facilitates surgical access, but also involves the risk of patient slippage on the operating table.
To avoid this problem, the Waffle Gripan OR anti-slip system, provides a secure grip that keeps the patient stable during surgery without putting excessive pressure on the tissues. By reducing the risk of displacement, the Waffle Grip improves the accuracy of the procedure and minimizes the possibility of skin injury or pressure ulcers.
Safety in the operating room is key
The incorporation of robots in trauma surgery represents a major advance for modern medicine, improving the precision and results of interventions. Complementing this technology with safety solutions in the operating room, such as the Hot Dog warming system heating system and the Waffle Gripfurther optimizes the efficiency of procedures and ensures the best possible care for patients.
If you would like to learn more about these products and see them in action, please do not hesitate to contact us to request a demonstration. At Distrauma Medical, we have a wide range of solutions for the operating room, designed to improve the safety and comfort of the patient in each intervention.
