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Robotic Surgery Saves Function in Cancer Patient
8 Oct
Summary
- Robotic surgery preserved urinary and sexual functions in a rectal cancer patient.
- BBCI has performed 17 robotic surgeries since July 22.
- Robotic surgery costs range from Rs 55,000 to Rs 75,000 per procedure.
A 54-year-old patient at Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute (BBCI) has benefited from robotic surgery, which successfully removed a rectal tumor while preserving vital urinary and sexual functions. The patient had undergone chemotherapy and radiation for locally advanced rectal cancer before the robotic low anterior resection, a procedure performed near critical nerves.
Since the inception of its robotic surgery program on July 22, BBCI has conducted 17 robotic cancer surgeries. These operations have involved various cancer types, including rectal, oesophageal, oropharyngeal, gallbladder, and colon cancers. Doctors emphasize the benefits of smaller incisions, reduced surgical trauma, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery.
The cost for robotic surgery at BBCI ranges from Rs 55,000 to Rs 75,000, varying with the complexity of the procedure. While these advanced surgical options are becoming more available, experts highlight the ongoing need for greater public awareness regarding their potential benefits and suitability for cancer treatment.
