Kidney cancer is one of the worst conditions that a person
can go through. Ultrasound
is a commonly used tool to detect cancer in the kidneys. Through detection
comes treatment and that usually can lead to the control of the condition. When
it turns into something serious the results can often be very problematic and
difficult. There’s a new aide in the diagnostic
imaging and surgical war against kidney cancer. The new aide is none other
than the robot. The Robot is not just a dance or character from Lost in Space. The robot in terms of a
surgical procedure is the robotic ultrasound.
According to a related article “The kidney surgeon who performs the ultrasound
robotically has direct control over the meticulous procedure, instead of having
to rely on an assistant for much of the surgery.” It’s fair to assume that the
Robot works as a surgeon of sorts without really performing anything outside of
the ultrasound.
While there was a comparison between the use of robotic ultrasound and
the use of an assistant to guide the probe, the robotic ultrasound seems to be
getting a major amount of ground. The comparative study between the two methods
showed similar results but there is a lot to be said for robotic ultrasound. A
doctor that can fully concentrate on operating without having to worry about
mistakes, at least that’s what’s being alluded to.
There is a concern that needs to be addressed and that is the concern
over robotic malfunction. While this is something that was not mentioned it may
be interesting to see if it’s brought up. One good thing is the fact that the
ultrasound is the least invasive and harmful imaging procedure when it comes to
dealing with cancer. Yes, there are many battles to be fought in the cancer
front but diagnostic imaging is up to task.
If you have any questions about ultrasound or any
other diagnostic imaging procedures please feel free to give us a call. We here
at Clermont Radiology look forward to answering any questions you may have.
Charla
Hurst
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