Bumrungrad Hospital showcases its robot spinal surgery

Itiporn  Lakarnchua

 

 

BANGKOK, 8th June 2018 (NNT) – Bumrungrad Hospital has unveiled a robotic surgery facility offering more accurate spinal procedures that lead to reduced recovery time. 

 

Bumrungrad Hospital has held a demonstration of its spinal surgery assistance robot, showcasing the machines ability to aid surgeons in targeting areas for operation and for directing screws implanted to reconnect spinal sections. The robot arm has complete freedom of movement and can be controlled via a three dimensional display, providing surgeons with greater precision and reducing operation times. Less blood loss due to the faster procedure and smaller incisions also mean that patients recover faster. 

 

The robot has been used on over 600 patients at Bumrungrad Hospital so far and is being developed for application in other surgeries such as on the abdomen or urinary tract. Its application is in line with a government policy to elevate and support the medical care industry, which is one of the nation’s 10 target industries. 

 

 

-- nnt 2018-06-09

apollo hospitals in india have been using robotic surgery for at least 4 years

Edited June 9, 20188 yr by atyclb

No thanks!

3 hours ago, coulson said:

No thanks!

Chicken?

 

"It" assists only. Still under the control of the surgeon. 

Still trying to get the government to create the international medical hub I see.

 

Robot or not, I don't think I would want a Thai tinkering with my bits except under extraordinary circs. IMHO, and in my limited experience, Chinese doctors are way better, - subject to their Engliah language skills. I've only ever met a couple of Thai doctors who refect well on the profession, most of them are much what I would expect - more or less hopeless.

The rich and wealthy should be ecstatic. 

1 hour ago, lvr181 said:

Chicken?

 

"It" assists only. Still under the control of the surgeon. 

I didn't mean any offence to the robot. It's the one operating it.

 

That wasn't exactly clear from my previous post.....now I realize.

 

Don't like Arabgrad. Bad experiences with diagnosis, its expensive and bad location.

1 hour ago, coulson said:

I didn't mean any offence to the robot. It's the one operating it.

 

That wasn't exactly clear from my previous post.....now I realize.

 

Don't like Arabgrad. Bad experiences with diagnosis, its expensive and bad location.

 

And it's not as good as it likes to claim.

 

 

2 hours ago, coulson said:

I didn't mean any offence to the robot. It's the one operating it.

 

That wasn't exactly clear from my previous post.....now I realize.

 

Don't like Arabgrad. Bad experiences with diagnosis, its expensive and bad location.

Have a Swiss friend that about 15 yrs ago was misdiagnosed (at said hospital). Packed up and sold everything in Thailand to return and die in his home country around his family with only a short time to live.

Turns out it was a benign cyst/fat deposit in his abdomen that was easily removed. He is still alive. Healthy and happy. 

Prior to that, Mrs. Beyond went in for a routine check up (pap smear and mammogram with the OB/GYN). The nurse came in to check vitals. After about 40 mins of waiting the nurse came in with another patient and rudely asked why my wife was still there. My wife indicated she was still waiting to see the Dr. 

Make a long story short, Doc felt her throat, took her pulse and told her she had swollen glands from pollution, to drink hot tea and to put her clothes back on. Other patients were waiting. 

My wife emerged. I paid the bill (~9000Thb)  but only found out how she was (un)-treated once back in the car. 

Maybe there are those that had a better experience. But so far is 0/2 for me. 

Thankfully, last time I was in a hospital was when I was born. And I don't intend to die in one. I am so very thankful for my health and life. 

 

16 hours ago, rooster59 said:

 

The robot has been used on over 600 patients at Bumrungrad Hospital so far and is being developed for application in other surgeries such as on the abdomen or urinary tract.

Curious to know the success rate???

i know someone that went to an expensive bkk private hospital because of pain going down their arm and weakness same arm. orthopedic doctor advised on surgery to place expensive artificial cervical spine disks. he shared story and scan with canada neurosurgeon that said there is no indication for any surgery and the scan is consistent with normal degenerative changes for age.

11 hours ago, atyclb said:

apollo hospitals in india have been using robotic surgery for at least 4 years

The Apollo did some similar surgery without astronauts on board. No stars in the back, hmmmm

Edited June 9, 20188 yr by jenny2017

8 hours ago, KiwiKiwi said:

Still trying to get the government to create the international medical hub I see.

 

Robot or not, I don't think I would want a Thai tinkering with my bits except under extraordinary circs. IMHO, and in my limited experience, Chinese doctors are way better, - subject to their Engliah language skills. I've only ever met a couple of Thai doctors who refect well on the profession, most of them are much what I would expect - more or less hopeless.

I had back surgery in Thailand 8 years ago and walked home carrying my bag 40 hours later. There are some good surgeons in Bangkok; the only thing that scares me is when they operate at night after working a full day (plus evening job) in a hospital.

3 hours ago, Searat7 said:

I had back surgery in Thailand 8 years ago and walked home carrying my bag 40 hours later. There are some good surgeons in Bangkok; the only thing that scares me is when they operate at night after working a full day (plus evening job) in a hospital.

 

 

that shouldn't be. the norm is to do elective surgery during normally reserved scheduled hours. on occasion an emergency case is done that way.

 

regardless of what some may say, sleep deprivation and exhaustion is not a good thing thing for anyone, doctor, pilot, truck driver or patient.

 

sounds like you had a disc herniation repaired?