Mr. Health Insurance of Maryland

Robots are Coming to a Hospital Near You!

Human physicians are still in charge of the operating rooms but many of them are using robots as tools to perform surgical procedures.  No…the robot doesn’t “scrub in” and operate on patients.  Your physician is in control and capable of performing less invasive surgery by keeping incisions smaller and more precise.

Robotic surgical systems allow the surgeon to operate in real time without ever touching the patient.  There are many advantages to the hands off approach:

1. Doctors have a better view.  Cameras used in a normal endoscopy provide 2-D images while robotic scan provide 3-D images that can be magnified many times over.

1. Surgeons gain a steady grip.  Yes, surgeons are known for having steady hands but their fine motor control over their surgical instruments is even stronger and steadier when they use robotic technology.  This provides a tremendous advantage when operating in tight, small areas.

1. Size counts and robotic instruments are smaller.  This makes them more maneuverable and much easier to use.

1. Patients’ recovery time is much faster.  Studies and tests have shown that robotic surgery greatly reduces pain and trauma to the body.  This allows patients to recover more rapidly so they can return to their normal activities much sooner than with traditional surgery.

This revolutionary technique is still in its infancy, but the use of robotics is spreading rapidly in the medical community.  As a health care specialist and independent broker I see premiums and medical costs rising.  However, robotics has the ability to reverse that trend because it is less invasive and allows for a faster recovery.  This in turn should lower costs over time as the technology spreads through the medical community.

For more information on affordable health plans without compromising quality contact us at 866-654-4844 or visit www.mrinsuranceofmaryland.com for an instant quote.

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