There is zero margin of error in cancer surgery. It sends a chill down the spine whenever a near and dear one is affected by this life-threatening disease. The malevolent nature of cancer is serious enough to transcend us into a loop of unending worries. However, with advancements in medical technology, these worries have diminished significantly.

In the past, the conventional methodology of cancer surgery involved a surgical cut or incision, followed by the removal of the root of the disease in the body and the lymphs and nodes attached to it. With the advent of laparoscopic technology, the need for extensive cutting and incisions were reduced. The affected part of the patient's body was dissected through small holes. Now, this method has received an upgrade. Robotic technology has made cancer treatment much more precise. The hospitals in Kolkata have also adopted this practice.

Esteemed cancer surgeon and Consultant Surgical Onchology and Robotic Surgeon at Apollo Multi-Speciality Hospitals Kolkata, Dr. Supratim Bhattacharya has explained the benefits and conveniences of robotic surgery and minimal invasive procedures for cancer. He said, "This robotic approach is an advanced version of laparoscopic procedures. It allows for even more precise operations. The technique has shown great success in treating cancers related to the oesophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, kidney, bladder, and endometrium." The robotic method allows for delicate operations and also helps save the organs and tissues adjacent to the cancer-afflicted area.

In traditional procedures, the patient requires a lot of blood during surgery leading to higher probability of further hassles. With robotic surgery, the need for blood transfusion is almost eliminated. Patients can leave the hospital shortly after the surgery and resume their daily activities in a relatively quicker span. Additionally, the robotic instruments used in the procedure are more flexible than those used in laparoscopic procedures. The robotic instruments can independently navigate through incisions made, using a camera, providing a 3D view of the internal organs. The operating surgeon controls the instruments, making it easy to understand the path for cancer removal.

In traditional procedures, the patient requires a lot of blood during surgery leading to higher probability of further hassles. With robotic surgery, the need for blood transfusion is almost eliminated. Patients can leave the hospital shortly after the surgery and resume their daily activities in a relatively quicker span. Additionally, the robotic instruments used in the procedure are more flexible than those used in laparoscopic procedures. The robotic instruments can independently navigate through incisions made, using a camera, providing a 3D view of the internal organs. The operating surgeon controls the instruments, making it easy to understand the path for cancer removal.

This article has been produced by ABP Digital Brand Studio team in collaboration with Apollo Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata.