A new ? revolutionary ?surgical tool was used for the first time in Britain in the performance of an open radical prostatectomy.? The instrument is a hand-held robot that moves in multiple directions to operate in areas that are difficult to? approach.? The device is called the Kymerax precision-drive articulating system and was developed by the Japanese Teurmo Corporation.
The Terumo robot reportedly provides greater flexibility than the human wrist, allowing more precise stitching for better recovery.? The operation was performed at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, in Greater Manchester, England.
The lead surgeon, Dr. Neil Oakley, said it was ?an honor to be the first in Britain to carry out a prostatectomy using this device?It?s the fusion of maintaining the feel and touch during an operation with the greater robotic articulation that makes it so special.?
The hospital said it will enable more surgeons to quickly achieve the highest possible standards, not only in prostate surgery but also gynaecology, urology and gastrointestinal surgery.
The initial surgery using the Kymerax robot was performed on March 23, 2012 on a 52 year old structural engineer from Cheadle Hulme, Stuart Ellis.? Mr. Ellis commented, ? Being told you?ve been diagnosed with cancer is not a pleasant experience, but it?s good to know something positive for other people is coming out of this.?
The motorized? hand-held surgical instrument costs around 95% less than current larger robots used over the last few years to perform laparoscopic procedures.
Source: http://www.prostatecancersurvivorspeak.com/new-surgical-tool-aids-doctors/
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