Robot Surgeon Successfully Conducts First Ever Weight Loss Operation
A Robot successfully completed its first weight loss surgery by way of the Da Vinci robotic surgeon. The operation was performed on Jay Palmer who admitted that he wanted the bariatric surgery because he said he couldn’t keep up with his kids anymore. Not to mention, Mr. Palmer has weighs 350 lbs., has high blood pressure, cholesterol problems and sleep apnea, he was certainly a perfect candidate for this operation.
If you haven’t seen the Da Vinci robotic surgeon in action, you’ve got to check it out (see video below). Many doctors compare it to playing a video game. But this new advancement is far from a game. The da Vinci sits across the room from the operating table. The doctor then puts their hands in the controls, looked through the lens, and is able to see the patient very up close and personal. The surgery is actually being conducted 10 feet away from the patient.
The Da Vinci surgeon has already performed over 900 successful operations including open heart surgeries. A weight loss surgery is new territory for the Da Vinci robot but expect many many more in the very near future.
There are several advantages to having the Da Vinci robot as your surgeon including a much faster recovery time due to no incision or pain. This technology is quickly having positive implications across the entire Healthcare Industry.
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