Prior to robotic surgery some preparation is required.
- Understand why your surgeon has offered robotic surgery.
- Know all the 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 the 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 anaesthesia. 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 of the 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.