With nearly three decades of proven excellence, the da Vinci robotic surgery system offers greater precision, smaller incisions, and a quicker recovery compared to traditional open surgery.
At her private practice in Laguna Hills, California, renowned board-certified robotic surgeon Dr. Elvira Klause often sees people who have questions about the process and how it works.
Getting answers to these common questions is a big part of feeling comfortable and confident as you plan and prepare for your surgery, so read on to learn three answers you may have been wondering about.
Absolutely not. This is the most common misconception around robotic surgery, and it couldn’t be further from the truth. The robotic arms are there to carry out the precise directions of the surgeon.
Dr. Klause sits at the da Vinci surgery console and uses the master controllers within the console. These controllers are hyper-sensitive and respond to every movement of her hands, wrists, and fingers.
A high-definition camera provides a highly magnified, detailed, real-time view inside the body as Dr. Klause expertly manipulates the robotic arms and the instruments they hold.
The robotic arms never make a move unless Dr. Klause directs them to do so. The robot essentially helps Dr. Klause perform surgery with increased precision because the robotic arms can rotate and move in ways that the human wrist cannot.
The robotic arms also prevent even slight trembling movements (something that is normal with humans).
Robotic-assisted surgery offers several important benefits. It all starts with the tiny incisions. The incisions are overall far smaller than with open surgery, ranging from just 8-13 mm (about the size of your fingertip).
Some procedures have just one incision, while others may have up to five. A miniature camera and ultra-slim surgical tools fit through the incisions. The tiny incision size offers big benefits, including:
These advantages make the surgery process easier and smoother from start to finish for many people.
Robotic-assisted surgery is an excellent fit for many people who need hernia repair, breast oncology, or abdominal surgery. Although it may not be the right fit for every condition or person, it’s a safe and minimally invasive alternative in most cases.
One factor that could exclude people from robotic surgery is a history of multiple abdominal surgeries. This can increase scar tissue within the abdomen, which may make robotic surgery difficult. However, it’s rare for people to be excluded due to this.
With more than 15 years of experience in general surgery, advanced laparoscopic procedures, and robotic-assisted techniques, you can rely upon Dr. Elvira Klause for expert surgical care with a warm, personal approach.
To learn more or book your appointment or telehealth consultation, call 949-245-6910.
