Parc Taulí has once again taken a major healthcare step in the surgical field, introducing the pediatric robotic surgery program into its interventions.
With this new program, the pediatric surgery service at Parc Taulí makes a qualitative improvement in the safety, precision and recovery of patients. Robotic surgery, consolidated in the adult population, has already begun to demonstrate the great advantages it can offer in the pediatric field "It is a less traumatic surgical process; it offers a better three-dimensional vision to the healthcare professional during the operation; better precision in reduced anatomical spaces and faster recovery.”, explains Dr. Bernardo Núñez, director of the Pediatric Surgery service.
Parc Taulí is one of the few hospitals in the State with pediatric care that has this robotic surgery program, a fact that reinforces the commitment to innovation and clinical excellence.
The pediatric robotic surgery program, led by Dr. Bernardo Núñez's team and co-directed by Dr. Saioa Santiago and Dr. Josué Betancourth, is currently aimed at young people aged 8 to 16 with complex congenital malformations and complex pathologies that require great precision. Although it is planned to gradually reduce the age of the minors and expand the pathologies so that more patients can benefit from this surgical program.
The first patient to benefit from this robotic surgery program was a 14-year-old boy with a congenital malformation of the spleen. “He had a splenic cyst, which due to its location required the removal of part of the spleen. With the use of robotic surgery we managed to avoid having to perform a splenectomy - completely removing the spleen. The operation was a success and the patient's recovery was quick and uneventful.", explain Dr. Josué Betancourth and Dr. Santiago.
With this step, the hospital consolidates its position as a reference center in minimally invasive pediatric surgery, incorporating the robot that redefines the standards of quality and surgical safety. “This surgical program not only represents a direct improvement for our patients and families, but also opens the door to teaching and research in pediatric robotic surgery.”, highlights Dr. Núñez
Robotic surgery
The Da Vinci robot is a sophisticated surgical instrument that enhances the surgeon's skills by offering greater vision, precision of movements and control of the intervention, eliminating tremors and involuntary movements of the patients. The device is controlled by a surgeon who operates seated from a console, from where he has a three-dimensional view of the surgical field and better accessibility to difficult-to-reach anatomical areas.
The robot arms allow for highly precise and less invasive interventions, with minimal incisions, as well as reducing fatigue for healthcare professionals during long interventions.
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