Prior to robotic surgery some stepwise are be to be taken
- Understand why your surgeon has offered robotic surgery
- Know all relevant information on your surgery and get clarifications on any concerns you may have
- Inform your doctor what medications you are currently taking and if you have any allergies
- Instructions will be given by thee consultant to:
- Stop blood thinners 7-10 days prior to surgery
- Stop all herbal and other supplements
- Stop or continue regular medicines like anti diabetics, anti hypertensives etc based on doctors’ advice
- Pre-assessment for the surgery will be done, to assess fitness and suitability for surgery and anesthesia. Following tests may be done as part of this evaluation:
- General clinical and physical examination
- Chest X ray
- ECG
- Routine blood tests to assess functioning of all organs
- An ultrasound abdomen and/ or CT may be done
- Clearances from other specialists as warranted, like cardiologist, pulmonologist etc
- An informed consent will be taken by your treating consultant
- Fasting is advised for 6 hours before surgery.
