Eetarambharatam Khammam, 18 July:Regional Network In-charge, Madhushri Nalubola.
Speaking at a press conference held at the Khammam Press Club on Friday, Dr. Chinababu, Surgical Oncologist and Robotic Oncology Specialist at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad, stated that the latest technology has revolutionized the field of cancer diagnosis and treatment. He emphasized that the goal of modern surgeries is not just to cure cancer but also to significantly improve the patient’s quality of life. With a better understanding of tumor biology, today’s cancer surgeries aim to completely cure the disease while ensuring a superior quality of life, rather than just removing the tumor.
Among the most significant technological innovations are Robotic Surgery and Fluorescence-Guided Surgery These advanced technologies offer high precision, minimal tissue damage, reduced blood loss, and faster recovery times. With the help of High-Definition 3D Vision, tremor-free instruments, and wristed instruments that mimic the movements of a human hand, complex surgeries can be performed with extreme skill. Simply put, instead of large incisions, surgeons can operate through tiny 8 mm ports as if their own hands were working inside the body. This results in less pain, smaller scars, and minimal blood loss for the patient. Furthermore, the combination of smart technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making surgeries even more precise and safe.
Robotic Surgery in Women’s Cancers
Robotic surgery is yielding excellent results in gynecological cancers, particularly uterine and ovarian cancers. Complex procedures like radical hysterectomy and lymph node dissection can be performed safely. While patients previously required a 4–5 day hospital stay, many can now be discharged within 24 hours.
Fluorescence-Guided Surgery in Breast Cancer
Fluorescence-guided technology is showing a new direction in breast cancer treatment. After injecting a special dye, the sentinel lymph nodes—which are the first to be affected by cancer—become clearly visible through a specialized camera. This allows surgeons to precisely remove only the necessary lymph nodes. The need to remove all lymph nodes, as was done in the past, is reduced, which significantly decreases arm swelling (lymphedema), pain, and other complications, thereby improving the patient’s quality of life.
Latest Advancements in Urological Cancers
Robotic technology has brought about a massive change in the treatment of prostate, bladder, kidney, and adrenal tumors. In prostate and bladder cancers, the pelvic region is very narrow, making open surgery highly complex. Now, robotic surgery enables better nerve preservation, helping to maintain urinary continence and sexual function.
In kidney cancers, robotic surgery allows for more partial nephrectomies. This means only the tumor-bearing part is removed while saving the remaining healthy kidney. This reduces the need to remove the entire kidney and achieves excellent results without compromising on cancer control. Adrenal tumors can also be safely operated on with benefits like minimal blood loss, smaller wounds, and rapid recovery.
Precision in Colorectal Cancers
This technology has brought a major shift in colorectal cancers. By precisely identifying and removing the tumor, the need for a permanent colostomy can often be avoided. With Smart Stapler Fire technology, bowel ends can be joined more securely. This reduces the risk of leakage, and better nerve preservation ensures a good post-surgery urinary and sexual quality of life.
A New Era in Thoracic (Chest) Cancer Surgeries
The days of making large incisions in thoracic surgeries are gone. Previously, for lung surgeries, the chest had to be opened, resulting in a 7–10 day hospital stay. Now, complex lung surgeries can be performed safely through tiny 8 mm ports.
Firefly Technology – Lighting Up Cancer
Firefly Fluorescence Imaging is another marvelous technology. Following a special dye injection, cancer tissues or lymphatic pathways glow, making them much easier to identify clearly. Sentinel lymph node mapping can also be done with greater accuracy. *Key Benefits to Patients*
* Less pain, minimal blood loss, and fewer hospital days.
* Faster return to daily work and activities.
* Better quality of life and minimal scarring.
* Reduced familial, emotional, and financial stress.
In this way, robotic and fluorescence-guided technologies are transforming cancer surgeries—moving beyond just curing the disease to preserving the patient’s overall quality of life.
Yashoda Hospitals Hitech City Marketing Manager Srikanth Duda and Khammam Marketing Manager Balaraju also participated in this program.
