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What is Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Treatment?
Robotic laparoscopic surgery is a type of minimally-invasive surgery that allows for extensive surgery to be performed through small-sized abdominal incisions with the help of a small camera instead of large-sized open incisions that were used traditionally. The renowned Da Vinci robot is one of the primary types of robotic surgery platforms approved by the FDA and utilized by laparoscopic doctors, especially in gynecology surgery.
Treatments for Vesicoureteral Reflux
Your urinary tract serves as the single route from the kidneys to the urethra. Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) is a condition in which the urine flow is abnormal and goes back to the ureters. Young children, infants, and even newborns are significantly affected by VUR. Typically, VUR is a short-term issue that is curable. The pain is also minimal. However, VUR can further lead to urinary tract infections.
As your child grows, the urinary tract also matures and grows. Therefore, it is believed that VUR will eventually resolve itself. Until then, a health specialist might suggest an antibiotic for treating the UTI or Urinary Tract Infection. Untreated vesicoureteral reflux in children is known to cause issues like bedwetting, protein in the urine, increased blood pressure, and constipation.
An expert will recommend surgical treatment of vesicoureteral reflux, especially for children with VUR who get frequent UTIs with severe reflux or kidney scarring. Most health experts will recommend vesicoureteral reflux reimplantation surgery or robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery. These are surgical techniques that repair the defect in the valve between the bladder and every affected ureter. An obstruction in the value will keep the ureter from closing while also preventing urine from blowing in the backward direction.
About Dr. Gursev Sandlas
Consultant, Pediatric Surgeon and Pediatric Urologist, Robotic Pediatric Surgeon
MBBS | MS | M.Ch
Dr. Gursev is a Pediatric Surgeon & Pediatric Urologist in Mumbai. He has completed his MBBS from Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals and was at the top of his graduation class.
Subsequently he did his M.S. In general surgery from L.T.M. Medical college and L.T.M. Municipal General Hospital popularly known as Sion Hospital in Mumbai. Sion Hospital runs one of the busiest trauma centers in Asia and it laid the foundation of a sound surgical training for Dr. Gursev. He followed it up by completing his M.Ch. in Pediatric Surgery also from Sion Hospital.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When pediatric laparoscopic surgery is performed by our capable and experienced hands, you can be assured of the overall success rate of robotic assisted laparoscopic to be around 98 percent. Consult a well-known and experienced laparoscopic surgeon in Mumbai to ensure optimal treatment and safety.
Typically, the surgery for robotic assisted laparoscopic treatment will last for around 3 hours.
The cost of robotic laparoscopic surgery can vary depending on several factors, such as the specific procedure being performed, the complexity of the case, the surgeon’s expertise, the location of the medical facility, and any additional services or tests required.
Once the surgery is complete, you should be a bit cautious and avoid strenuous physical activity or exercises for at least 2 weeks after the surgery.
After the laparoscopy surgery, the probability of some patients developing a urine infection for reflux exists for 4 weeks after surgery, unless the healing process is complete.
Health specialists encourage patients to be involved in light walking almost the same evening the surgery is performed.
