How robotic surgery reshapes patient care in Malaysia
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Surgery has long been associated with large incisions, lengthy hospital stays and weeks, if not months, of recovery.
In Malaysia, advancements in robotic-assisted surgery are revolutionizing patient care, allowing for faster recovery, less pain, and quicker return to normal routines. Gleneagles Hospital Johor (GHJ) is a pioneer in this transformation, with over 500 robotic-assisted surgical procedures performed since introducing the robotic Surgical System.
This marks one of the first instances of robotic surgery in southern Malaysia and the first time a Lima Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) has been performed using this technology in the country. Robotic surgery involves the surgeon controlling robotic arms from a console, enabling highly precise micro-movements and magnified three-dimensional imaging.
This results in reduced surgical trauma, less blood loss, lower infection risk, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery. As Malaysia's population ages and chronic diseases become more prevalent, minimally invasive techniques offer significant benefits. GHJ currently supports various specialties, including obstetrics and gynaecology, urology, and cardiothoracic surgery, led by a multidisciplinary team of specialists.
GHJ's chief operating officer emphasizes that the technology is about enhancing patients' quality of life post-surgery, enabling earlier returns to daily life. The hospital's achievement of over 500 robotic-assisted surgeries demonstrates growing confidence among patients and surgeons in the technology, which is expected to play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes, reducing recovery times, and easing the burden on healthcare systems worldwide.
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