Robot-assisted surgery makes it possible to perform procedures as infrequently as possible. With the new robot, the technology should become even better in the future. “The unique thing about this new robotic system, which we will be using for the first time in Belgium, is that we can feel the tissue,” says urologist Dr. Christophe Ghysel. “That, coupled with the precision and 3D camera view that we are used to from the current system, means clear added value for our patients. This allows us to manipulate delicate structures more gently.”
Collect data
The new robot system also collects data during procedures. “With robotic surgery, there is a supporting computer layer between the surgeon and our patient,” says ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Tom Vauterin. “This new surgical robot brings even more intelligence and much greater computing power. This means that we can work more precisely and qualitatively today and train our surgeons better and faster tomorrow.”
Comfort for surgeons
The comfort for surgeons has also improved thanks to the new robot. This allows you to operate more comfortably with less physical strain. “That is not a detail: sustainable employability of healthcare professionals is essential in a context of increasing healthcare demand and scarcity on the labor market. By investing in technology that also supports the well-being of doctors, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge is investing in the future of its healthcare teams,” the hospital said.
The doctors put it into words here the added value of the new surgical robot.