With significant ongoing technological advancements in our health systems, robotic bariatric surgery has emerged as a leading innovation. Specially trained surgeons, including Dr Scott Whiting, are already using the Da Vinci Xi robot to perform bariatric and general surgery.
This technology provides huge benefits to patients, as it allows healthcare teams to perform procedures that are less invasive and require less recovery time than ever before.
The Da Vinci Xi is an innovative surgical system, leveraging technology that uses robotic controls to achieve precise incisions which are unattainable by human hands.
At the Mater Private Hospital in Townsville, Dr Scott Whiting has been using the Da Vinci Xi since early 2021. The robot has revolutionised the process and results of surgery for patients in the region, suitable for minimally invasive surgeries in a wide range of specialties.
Traditionally, surgery can be a very physically demanding process for both the surgeon and the patient, however, in combination with the use of robotics, these procedures can become much more straightforward.
This cutting-edge technology utilises wristed instruments which enable the device to rotate beyond human capabilities. This results in further surgical accuracy and control inaccessible to human movement alone.
The Da Vinci Xi robot, in particular, significantly improves procedures using the integrated table motion feature. This manoeuvrability allows the uninterrupted repositioning of a patient while in surgery.
The minimally invasive nature of this technology, achieved through minuscule incisions and precise movements, allows for a faster and less painful recovery period, and significantly reduces post-surgery scarring and pain.
Robotic bariatric surgery also ensures a cleaner process due to reduced human contact, minimising the risk of infection, and accelerating recovery for the patient.
How we integrate robotic surgery for enhanced healthcare
Professionally trained in the use of the Da Vinci Xi robot, Dr Scott Whiting has performed many bariatric and general surgeries using this technology.
Our team has noted an improvement in patients’ results and experiences where it has been suitable for them to have robotic bariatric surgery.
Last year, the robot enabled Dr Scott to perform a keyhole surgery on a patient who, prior to the release of this technology, would have had to undergo an invasive procedure. The use of robotic surgery significantly improved post-surgery results for the patient and saw a more efficient recovery than typically anticipated.
Our team values the benefits of innovation in healthcare and treat all patients based on their individual circumstances. Robotic bariatric surgery is just one way that our team can help you.
We are dedicated to providing quality healthcare tailored to your needs.
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Are you considering weightloss surgery?
If your BMI is between 30-35 without obesity-related health conditions, Dr Whiting will carefully determine your eligibility for surgical weight-loss interventions.
