Robotic kidney transplant is an advanced minimally invasive alternative to a traditional kidney transplant. This approach results in fewer complications and a faster recovery than a traditional transplant in a subset of patients especially who are overweight.
How does it work?
During the procedure, the surgeon makes small incisions in your abdomen to insert a camera and tiny surgical instruments about the size of a fingernail. Using a computer console, the surgeon directs movements of robotic arms to implant the donor kidney. The camera provides a magnified 3-D view that is more detailed than the traditional 2-D laparoscopic view and makes it easier to navigate the inside of the patient’s body. The robotic procedure requires smaller incisions, around two-inch cut above the belly button and three or four smaller incisions in the abdomen helping to reduce post-operative wound complications.
Benefits of Robotic Kidney Transplant
- Faster recovery and earlier return to daily activities
- Less pain
- Less scarring
- Reduced chance of wound complications
- Shorter hospital stay
Safer Option for Overweight Patients
Traditional open surgery calls for a large incision so the surgeon can reach the lower portion of the abdomen to insert the kidney. But robot-assisted kidney transplantation requires only tiny incisions, reducing complications related to scarring and healing, thereby potentially making kidney transplantation an option for obese patients.
Are You a Candidate for a Robotic Kidney Transplant?
If you need a kidney transplant, you should begin with a comprehensive evaluation for transplantation, which will help you determine if the robotic procedure is right for you.
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