Introduction
There are many other terms used for surgical robots which are Robotic surgery, robotically-assisted surgery and computer-assisted surgery, these are the technological developments using robotic systems for the aiding purpose in various surgical procedures resulting an evolution in the industry segment.
To overcome the limitations of the pre-existing minimally-invasive surgical procedures the development of this robotically-assisted surgery came into existence. The main objective behind the idea of surgical robots was to enhance the capabilities of surgeons performing open surgeries on regular basis.
Surgical Robots Market Trends
The global surgical robots market is expected to grow lucratively and garner maximum profit in the global market. Some of the prime factors responsible for the growth of the surgical robots market are the increasing demand for automation in surgical procedures and more need for minimally invasive surgeries. Robot assisted surgeries lead to reduced level of post-surgical pain and complications which greatly affirms the advantages of using surgical robots for complicated procedures. Nevertheless, high cost of robotic surgical systems can hinder the market growth of this industry.
Reasons why Robotic Surgery is better than traditional methods
• Enhanced precision, control and flexibility during the operation, allowing to have better visibility of the site in comparison with traditional methods.
• Decreases the chances of complications like infections occurred at surgical site.
• Traditional methods cause more pain and way more blood loss to the patient.
• The patients tend to recover at a quicker rate when performed robotic surgery.
• Scars after computer-assisted surgery are either smaller or less noticeable when compared with the scars that are left behind after the traditional procedure.
Just like a coin has 2 opposite different sides to it, the robotic surgery also have some drawbacks but these risks are not life-threatening.
Uses of Robotic Surgery
1. General Surgery – In the beginning of 2000, the reports were published stating the pancreatic and esophageal surgery operated by the daVinci device for the very first time. Later in 2008 the world's first fully minimally invasive liver resection for living donor transplantation was performed leaving behind not a single scar on the patient and was less painful than usual surgery.
2. Neurosurgery - NeuroMate was the first neurosurgical robot which was available in the year 1997, with its installations in USA, Japan and Europe the system has been used in over 8000 stereotactic brain surgeries by the end of 2009.
3. Transplant Surgery – Known by the term 'Organ Transplantation' this has been considered a highly demanding as well as virtually unobtainable task. But after the development of robotic technology a boon was noticed in the global market of the healthcare industry introducing 3D visual system, high resolution capabilities and fine wrist motion instruments.
Does everyone have Robotic Surgery as an option?
No, this robot-assisted surgery is not an option for everyone. But one can get to know about the procedure by consulting doctors and getting to know the pros and cons of the whole process. Also, this varies on the location for example in the United States of America the extent of surgical robots is widely distributed across the country including many factors like physical training, equipment availability and many more.
Crystal Market Research published a report on “Surgical Robots Market by Component and Application - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2025” released and accessible at http://www.crystalmarketresearch.com/report/surgical-robots-market