Transoral Robotic Surgery and the benefits of robotic approach

The patient is placed in a supine tonsillectomy position with a shoulder roll, Hot Dog (body warming system), SCUDS (sequential compression devices), bladder catheter with temperature probe as required and eye goggles as standard. Working closely with Surgeons Dr Andrew Cho and Dr Francis Hall whils...

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Published inThe Dissector Vol. 46; no. 1; pp. 13 - 14
Main Author Woodcock, Deborah
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Auckland The Perioperative Nurses College of the New Zealand Nurses Organization (NZNO) 01.06.2018
Subjects
Hospitals
Laparoscopy
Mouth
Ostomy
Robotic surgery
Robots
Surgery
Urology
New Zealand
United Kingdom > UK
United States > US
Australia
Maryland
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Summary:The patient is placed in a supine tonsillectomy position with a shoulder roll, Hot Dog (body warming system), SCUDS (sequential compression devices), bladder catheter with temperature probe as required and eye goggles as standard. Working closely with Surgeons Dr Andrew Cho and Dr Francis Hall whilst developing the TORS programme highlighted the many advantages of the robotic approach: * Surgery through a natural orifice; * Minimally invasive surgery allows deeper access and dissection of lesions; * Allows Surgeons to operate in tight spaces without a large open incision; * Shorter hospital stays; * Magnification x 10 times offers better visualisation with increased precision; * Offers excellent excision of the tumour, resulting in good speech and swallowing ability. Conclusion Establishing our TORS programme has greatly facilitated the minimally invasive surgical approach offered to our patients in New Zealand. Since completing our first case we have continued to carry out these procedures, improving our practice and efficiency through standardisation of care.
ISSN:1174-7479