Enhancing Surgical Precision and Improving Outcomes with Robotic Surgery at Acıbadem

Robotic surgical systems have been in use at Acıbadem for over 15 years. Thousands of patients have been treated for various conditions, especially cancer. Today, robot-assisted surgery is performed in six Acıbadem hospitals, delivering the best possible outcomes for patients from around the world.

Over the past quarter-century, the paradigm of surgical intervention has shifted from open operations to minimally invasive methods, which allow patients to recover faster and carry a lower risk of complications. In many of the world’s advanced medical centers today, numerous procedures, particularly certain types of surgery, are routinely performed using laparoscopic or robotic technologies.

A Leader in Robotic Surgery

Acıbadem is a leader in the field of robotic surgery, not only in Turkey but throughout the entire region. Many of the surgeons currently performing robotic procedures at Acıbadem were pioneers who launched the first robotic surgery programs in the country. Robotic systems are regularly used in urology, gynecology, general surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and thoracic surgery. Furthermore, Acıbadem University has an official training center for robotic surgery that trains surgeons and issues an internationally recognized certificate.

Advantages of Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery allows surgeons to perform operations using robotic arms equipped with specialized instruments, which are controlled from a computer console in the operating room. This approach offers several advantages, including enhanced visualization, increased maneuverability, and greater precision. Collectively, these factors contribute to better treatment outcomes.

Increased precision, ensuring better results and reducing the risk of damage to surrounding tissues
Smaller incisions, resulting in less scarring and a faster recovery

Less blood loss and a lower risk of infection
Reduced postoperative pain
Shorter hospital stay

Conditions treated with robotic surgery at Acıbadem

Robotic surgery is most commonly used in surgical oncology to remove tumors with high precision, but it is also used in cardiac surgery, hernia repair, and for other conditions.

Robotic surgery is widely used for urological cancers, especially prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer. Among these, radical prostatectomy – the surgical removal of the prostate gland for cancer – is the most frequently performed robotic procedure. The prostate is surrounded by delicate vessels and nerves responsible for urinary control and erectile function. Robotic surgery enables high-precision work, helping to preserve these important structures. At Acıbadem, the goal is not only to remove the cancer but also to minimize the risk of urinary incontinence and impotence. Acıbadem’s urologists are pioneers in Turkey; the country’s first robotic prostate cancer surgery was performed by them in 2006.

Lung cancer remains the most common type of cancer in the world. With early detection, removing the affected part of the lung is often the first-line treatment. Today, such an operation can be performed robotically by a limited number of surgeons who have undergone special training and are highly skilled in this technique. The robotic system allows for precise movements to remove tumor tissue without large incisions or spreading the ribs. As a result, the patient experiences less pain and recovers more quickly.

Robotic systems are particularly effective for rectal surgery. The rectum is located deep within the pelvic cavity, in a narrow and hard-to-reach space. The enhanced precision and improved visualization make robotic surgery especially valuable in these conditions. Additionally, robotic surgery is increasingly being used for hernia repair. It can ensure more precise placement of the mesh implant and suturing, which leads to better outcomes for large, complex, or recurrent hernias.
The most common procedure in gynecological robotic surgery is hysterectomy – the surgical removal of the uterus. Depending on the condition, the cervix, fallopian tubes, or ovaries may also be removed. Hysterectomy is performed for various conditions, including fibroids, gynecological cancers, and endometriosis. In many cases of endometriosis, an organ-sparing surgical approach is preferred, in which the uterus and ovaries are preserved and only the endometrial lesions are removed. The robotic method provides greater precision, less blood loss, and a faster recovery.
Turkey is one of the leading European countries in performing robotic heart surgery. To date, Acıbadem has performed over 500 cardiac surgeries using robotic technology. These include coronary artery bypass grafting, mitral valve repair and replacement, aortic valve replacement, tricuspid valve repair and replacement, atrial septal defect (ASD) closure, sinus venosus ASD correction, removal of cardiac tumors, and surgical treatment of arrhythmias.

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