W HEN C ONSIDERING W HE THER to invest in the time,
money and training required to incorporate robotic surgery
into their practices, many surgeons may wonder if the efforts
are worthwhile. Generally, performing a procedure with
robotic-assisted surgery can take longer than it would to
perform an open surgery, which may be particularly off-
putting to older, seasoned surgeons who are comfortable
and confident with open surgery.
However, because robotic-assisted surgery can result
in less bleeding, less pain, faster recovery times and less
scarring for patients, the option is often a good one for patients.
What some surgeons may not realize is the benefits that
surgeons themselves may reap from performing robotic-
assisted surgery.
The National Institutes of Health notes that performing
robotic-assisted surgery offers ergonomic advantages for the
surgeon. Because doctors are able to sit down at the console
when operating and reduce awkward movements sometimes
required during an open surgery, the surgeons may experience
less fatigue and reduced stress. n
How Robotic Surgery Benefits Clinicians
BY K ATY MENA-BERKLEY
ROBOTIC SURGERY CAN IMPROVE THE
PATIENT E XPERIENCE, BUT THIS MINIMALLY-
INVA SIVE TECHNIQUE ALSO HA S POTENTIAL TO
ENHANCE QUALIT Y OF LIFE FOR CLINICIANS.
Investment:
An Advanced
