Robotic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
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Defination Robotic Surgery Describe and evaluate the hardware and software used with robotic surgery DaVinci Robotic System Assess the role and functions of the nurse when working with robotic surgery Discuss the advantages/disadvantages of robotic surgery from a nursing perspective conclusion
Definition of a Robot
Machine that resembles a human and does mechanical, routine tasks on command Any mechanical device that operates automatically with human-like skill A robot is not a machine.it is an information system with arms
Surgical Robots
AESOP (Automated Endoscopic System for Optimal Positioning) - Voice activated mechanical arm - Steadier than human, never tires daVinci - FDA approval in 2002 - Laparoscopic instrumentation controlled by the surgeon positioned remotely at a console
The Endoscope
Fiber optic instrument Inserted through a small incision Has a very tiny video camera Shows the surgeon a 3dimensional, magnified view Projects to a television screen
Operation by robot
Remote Surgery
Proprietary of Software
Closed-source software Restricted use Private modification Better quality than free software Robotic movements, driven by intuitive proprietary software
Nurses must know what to assess in post-op robotic surgery patients Nurses must be able to document their assessment for physician viewing
Conclusions
The rate of discovery of new technology is outpacing the ability of business, society, and healthcare to integrate and apply. Robotic surgery is but one example of such technology that MAY reduce operative morbidity, hospital stay, and recovery, while POTENTIALLY improving clinical outcomes, but at what point do the BENEFITS justify the increased EXPENSE.
References
1. http://brynmawrurology.com 2. http://www.devicelink.com/mx/archive/01/03/0103m x024.html 3. http://www.essortment.com/lifestyle/electronicdevic_ sbnr.htm 4. http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Da-Vinci-Robot--Cutting-edge-Surgical-Technology&id=1270346
5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proprietary_software