If you’ve been told you need surgery — or you’ve already undergone one — you know how much the recovery process matters.
Every extra day you spend healing is a day away from your normal routine, job, family, and the activities that make you feel like yourself.
That’s one reason why so many people in Laguna Hills choose robotic surgery with Dr. Elvira Klause, a board-certified general surgeon with extensive experience in advanced minimally invasive techniques.
Robotic surgery offers safety, precision, and a fast recovery. Read on to understand why patients love this less-invasive approach.
One of the significant advantages of robotic surgery is that it utilizes smaller incisions compared to traditional open procedures. For example, with robotic surgery, hernia repair incisions are less than an inch long, while breast cancer surgery incisions might be slightly bigger at about 1.5 inches.
With traditional surgery, incisions are usually triple that size or larger. Smaller incisions mean less trauma to the body, and that leads to less pain.
Overall, patients have less postoperative pain following robotic surgery, and some studies show that robotic surgery leads to a reduced need for narcotics post-surgery.
Because robotic surgery is less invasive, your body doesn’t have to work as hard to heal. Many patients are pleasantly surprised to learn they can return to normal activities in a matter of days versus weeks. However, this varies with the procedure.
For example, one study showed that patients with bladder cancer spent an average of 20% less time in the hospital compared to those undergoing open surgery.
Generally, most patients experience shorter hospital stays. Dr. Klause performs many outpatient robotic surgeries. Patients can recover in the comfort of their own homes, and the recovery period is generally shorter, resulting in a faster return to regular activities.
Dr. Klause works closely with you to create a personalized recovery plan that supports a safe, speedy return to your regular life.
Smaller incisions not only reduce the risk of pain and infection but also result in smaller scars. For many patients, that’s an important consideration.
Robotic surgery can lead to better cosmetic outcomes and more confidence in your appearance after recovery.
Dr. Klause views the surgery site on a 3D, high-definition screen with 10x magnification. She manipulates multi-jointed robotic arms that have a far greater range of motion than the human hand, providing superior dexterity and highly accurate movements in tight spaces.
The robot never acts without her movements guiding it. The robotic arms respond to her own hand movements in real-time. This provides unmatched precision.
What does all this mean for you? It means that Dr. Klause can perform complex procedures, such as oncology surgery, hernia repair, and gallbladder surgery, with greater safety and a lower risk of complications, including infections. It means you can confidently plan your surgery and future.
Dr. Klause’s extensive experience and board certification add an extra layer of reassurance. She brings both clinical skill and judgment to every procedure, ensuring you receive the highest level of care.
A recent study from the American College of Surgeons reinforces these advantages and notes that robotic surgery is steadily increasing as a top choice for surgeons and patients alike.
We know that the decision to have surgery is never easy. That’s why Dr. Klause takes the time to listen, answer your questions, and explain your options. Her goal is to help you feel empowered and informed.
For one-on-one attention with a trusted, board-certified surgeon, call our office at 949-245-6910 or connect with us online to book your consultation with Dr. Elvira Klause.
