Robotic kidney transplant is an advanced minimally invasive alternative to a traditional kidney transplant. This approach results in fewer complications and a faster recovery than a traditional transplant in a subset of patients especially who are overweight.
How does it work?
Robotic kidney transplantation is a minimal invasive approach and allows for smaller and more precise incisions which are appealing cosmetically. During the procedure, very small incisions are given on abdomen to insert a camera and tiny surgical instruments about the size of a fingernail. Using a computer console, the surgeon directs movements of robotic arms via masters to implant the donor kidney. The robotic camera provides a magnified 3-D view that is more detailed in terms of both magnification and depth perception than the traditional 2-D laparoscopic view and makes it easier to navigate the inside of the recipient’s body. Overall robotic procedure requires smaller incisions, around two-inch cut above the belly button and three or four smaller incisions in the abdomen which helps reducing post-operative wound complications.
Benefits of Robotic Kidney Transplant
- Speedier recovery and earlier return to daily routine
- Less pain
- Less scarring
- Reduced chance of wound complications
- Shorter hospital stay
Safer Option for Overweight Patients
Traditional open surgery requires a large incision so the surgeon can reach the lower part of the abdomen to insert the kidney. But robot-assisted kidney transplantation requires only tiny incisions, reducing wound complications related to infection, healing and scarring, thereby potentially making this approach a better option for obese/overweight patients.
Are you a right candidate for Robotic Kidney Transplant?
If you need a kidney transplant, begin with the comprehensive evaluation with your transplant team, which will help determine if the robotic kidney transplant is right for you.
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