Laparoscopic rectopexy with state-of-the-art robotics in Glasgow
Laparoscopic surgery, also known as keyhole surgery, uses tiny cuts across your tummy that are no larger than 1cm to operate on the affected area. This type of operation is usually performed using general anaesthetic, meaning you will be asleep throughout.
During laparoscopic rectopexy, the lowest part of your bowel (rectum) is released from the back wall of your vagina, or your bladder and prostate (depending on which organs you have), and a mesh is fastened to the front of your rectum using stitches. The mesh, which is a sterile sheet of netting, may be made from bodily tissue or non-natural materials. This helps pull your bowel upward, preventing it from prolapsing downward and falling out of place.
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The laparoscopic rectopexy procedure can be done incorporating robotic techniques and technology, to ensure more precision and accuracy during the operation.
These symptoms can vary based on the severity of the prolapse. In some cases, the prolapse might be internal (not visible outside of your body), and only noticeable during a medical examination.
If you suspect you have a prolapsed bowel, it is important to seek help from a healthcare professional.
Women are also more likely to experience the condition than men.
It's also most often seen in people with a history of constipation. To ease constipation, your consultant may recommend changes to your diet, alongside laxatives. If these changes do not help, they will recommend surgery.
The Da Vinci system is a state-of-the-art, cutting-edge tool used for surgery, allowing your surgeon to perform minimally invasive surgery with ten times the visual clarity than traditional surgery. Using this technology during your procedure, your surgeon will sit at a console near you in the operation room, controlling a camera and the tiny instruments used to perform your surgery with precision and accuracy.
It is important to remember that the robot does not control the consultant, but the other way around. It translates every movement your consultant makes in real time, bending and rotating instruments that move like a human hand, but with a greater range of precision and smooth motion.
Robotic-assisted surgery allows your consultant to operate with the highest levels of precision and control than traditional forms of surgery. The robotic system’s high-definition 3D vision and magnified view also enables them to see the area they are operating with a much clearer, up-close view.
One of the most significant benefits of robotic surgery is the potential for a faster recovery.
The procedure is minimally invasive and involves smaller incisions, so overall there is less trauma to your body than traditional surgery. This typically leads to a shorter hospital stay and quicker return to normal activities, like work, exercise, and driving. You can get back doing the things that matter to you sooner.
Robotic surgery is designed to minimise the physical impact of surgery on your body. The smaller incisions reduce the risk of infection and scarring. Typically, less tissue is disturbed when operating through smaller incisions, and as a result patients often report experiencing less postoperative pain.
Robotic-assisted surgery combines the expertise of our skilled surgeons with the most advanced surgical technology available. This synergy allows for more complex procedures to be performed with enhanced effectiveness. You can benefit from the latest innovations in medical technology, leading to better outcomes and fewer complications.
Our fixed-price packages include the cost of your surgery and all appropriate aftercare appointments. However, any pre-surgery diagnostic tests and your consultant’s outpatient appointment consultation fee are charged separately.
Our flexible payment options help you spread the cost of your payment across a time period that suits you. We offer fixed-term monthly payment plans over one to five years with no deposit required. If you decide to pay over 10 months, you will pay interest-free. If you are paying for a longer period, you will pay 9.9% APR.
If you have private health insurance, surgery will usually be covered by your provider. Speak to your insurer directly to find out.
If you want to know more about this procedure and find out if it's the right treatment for you, book your appointment online today.
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