Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique whereby the surgeon performs complex surgery through keyhole incisions using a robotic system. An advanced set of instruments are placed through small incisions in the abdominal wall, and the surgeon has complete control through a nearby console that gives a magnified 3D view of the surgical area.
The advantages of robotic surgery are:
- minimised postoperative pain
- quicker recovery time
- reduced blood loss
- less scarring
- reduced time in hospital
Dr Sethi has undertaken international fellowships in Hamburg and Manchester that broadened his robotic surgery experience with international leaders in this field. He uses robotics over straight laparoscopic surgery in areas where there is a clear advantage in working in confined areas or requiring complex movement. These include:
- Robotic radical prostatectomy
- Robotic partial nephrectomy
- Robotic radical nephrectomy
- Robotic pyeloplasty
- Robotic nephro-ureterectomy
- Robotic ureteric re-implantation