Belgium is considered a pioneer in robot-assisted telesurgery.
Further proof of this proud achievement has now come with the successful completion of urological and gynaecological procedures in a single day at the Orsy Academy innovation centre in Merelbeke-Melle and AZORG hospital in nearby Aalst.
Telesurgery with robotic assistance has been around for a quarter century. The first operation, however, went anything but smoothly, says “Focus on Belgium.”
It says, “This technique has now been applied in Europe for the first time, right here in our country.
“Thanks partly to the newest fibre optic cables, the technique was a resounding success. It provides high-resolution images while maintaining ultra-low latency.”
It goes on, “Barely 20 milliseconds passed between the surgeon’s action in Merelbeke-Melle and its effect on the operating table in Aalst.
“In other words, unprecedented precision. To be on the safe side, a fellow surgeon was on standby in case anything went wrong, but during the three-hour surgery, intervention was not required.”
Focus on Belgium adds, “The procedure results in less blood loss, milder postoperative pain, earlier discharge, and quicker recovery for the patient.
“Operations can be conducted by surgeons in non-sterile environments wearing normal clothes, making it possible to provide care worldwide, including in war zones or areas short of surgeons, without requiring lengthy travel to training centres.
Prostate and uterine removal signify a groundbreaking milestone in the medical field.
- Focus on Belgium is a website designed to present Belgium. On it, visitors will find precise and factual information about various fields and it also presents a series of news articles, providing reliable and verifiable information from independent and recognised sources.
- Photo credit: Orsy Academy
