Precision Medicine Technology

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As medical technology continues to advance, robotic-assisted surgery has become an important auxiliary technique in the field of surgery. With the support of cutting-edge technology, surgeons are able to perform a wide range of procedures with greater precision and stability.

Da Vinci Xi Surgical System

The fourth-generation da Vinci Surgical System is an advanced minimally invasive surgical platform. Globally, more than 12 million procedures have already been performed using the da Vinci system. This technology can be applied across a wide range of specialties, particularly in cancer treatment, including gastric cancer, liver cancer, and pancreatic cancer.
Currently, robotic-assisted surgery is widely used for prostatectomy in many regions. In the United States, the number of prostate cancer cases treated annually with robotic surgery has surpassed those managed with traditional open procedures. Through three-dimensional, high-definition imaging, surgeons carefully remove the prostate using minimally invasive techniques while preserving critical nerves and blood vessels. This enhances surgical precision, improves patient safety, and leads to better postoperative outcomes.
The robotic system is also capable of managing more complex rectal cancer cases, helping to avoid side effects caused by nerve involvement, such as impairment of pelvic nerve function. It enables surgeons to access the pelvic cavity to remove tumors while preserving anal muscle function, thereby avoiding the need for permanent colostomy surgery.
Since the gastric lymph nodes are located close to the aorta, such procedures are generally performed through open surgery. However, with the assistance of robotic systems, surgeons can remove potentially infected lymph nodes more quickly and effectively while avoiding damage to nearby major blood vessels.
The liver is densely vascularized and connected to the bile ducts. The robotic system provides three-dimensional, clear, magnified real-time imaging and filters out hand tremors, further enhancing surgical precision and improving safety.
With robotic assistance, surgeons gain a clear view of the internal cavity and can perform complex procedures from multiple angles. This facilitates the dissection of tissues located in challenging positions or orientations, while avoiding injury to nearby major blood vessels. Patients also benefit from faster recovery.
Overall Advantages
Reduced intraoperative bleeding: Minimizes blood loss during surgery.
Less pain: Smaller incisions result in reduced postoperative discomfort.
Faster recovery: Patients typically return to normal activities sooner than with traditional surgery.
Lower risk of complications: Minimally invasive techniques reduce the likelihood of complications.
Improved surgical precision: Enhances accuracy in complex procedures.
Shorter hospital stay: Many patients experience reduced hospitalization time.
Lower infection risk: Smaller incisions decrease the chance of infection.

Knee Joint Replacement Robotic-Assisted Surgical System

As people age, the loss of bone and muscle often leads to severe joint pain, sometimes requiring knee replacement surgery. In public hospitals, the waiting time for such procedures is approximately four years (with 33,951 cases recorded as of June 30, 2024). For patients suffering from persistent pain, timely treatment options are crucial.

The ROSA® Robotic System is an advanced medical technology designed to assist orthopedic surgeons. Following professional diagnosis, the system helps surgeons perform highly precise bone cuts during surgery, ensuring optimal alignment between the artificial joint and the patient’s bone structure. With the stability provided by robotic assistance, soft tissue damage is minimized, postoperative pain is reduced, and patients can regain daily mobility more smoothly after surgery.
Advantages
Reduced postoperative pain: Smaller incisions result in less discomfort after surgery.
Faster recovery: Patients typically resume normal activities sooner than with traditional surgery.
Reduced intraoperative bleeding: Minimizes blood loss during the procedure.
Shorter hospital stay: Many patients experience reduced hospitalization time.

Hip Joint Replacement Robotic-Assisted Surgical System

When hip joint cartilage is damaged due to degeneration, inflammation, or trauma, patients often experience pain while walking, sitting, or standing, which affects their quality of life. If medication or physical therapy fails to provide relief, orthopedic surgeons may recommend hip replacement surgery to alleviate pain. The hospital has introduced a robotic-assisted system that integrates orthopedic expertise with modern technology, aiming to enhance precision and safety during surgery.

Using three-dimensional imaging generated from computer scans, surgeons can carry out detailed preoperative planning to determine the optimal positioning of the acetabular and femoral implants. During the procedure, the robotic system assists in performing precise bone preparation, minimizing tissue impact. With the guidance provided by system parameters, surgeons can more accurately adjust and place the implants, helping patients reduce pain and regain daily mobility.
Advantages
Enhanced surgical precision: Clinical studies show that robotic technology combined with preoperative planning enables more accurate placement of joint implants, effectively reducing human error.
Improved surgical safety: With tactile feedback limits, the system helps surgeons precisely control the bone-cutting range, reducing soft tissue damage and intraoperative bleeding.
Faster recovery: As the impact on soft tissue is minimized, patients generally experience shorter recovery times and hospital stays.
Long-term implant durability: More precise positioning and angle alignment help reduce wear on artificial joints, maintaining long-term stability of the implant.

Spinal Robotic-Assisted Surgical System

Spinal conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or degeneration not only cause chronic pain but are often accompanied by numbness and weakness, severely limiting patients’ mobility and quality of life. When conservative treatments fail to relieve symptoms, spinal surgery may be recommended. Our hospital has introduced Hong Kong’s first ExcelsiusGPS® robotic surgical system applicable to the entire spine. It is primarily used in spinal fixation procedures, such as the implantation of screws and fusion devices in the lumbar or cervical spine, offering patients a more precise treatment option.

During surgery, the robotic system enhances the accuracy of surgical operations. By integrating computer navigation, it reduces reliance on X-rays, thereby lowering radiation exposure for both patients and medical staff. Surgeons can pre-plan the size and placement of screws before the procedure. Compared with traditional methods that rely solely on X-rays and clinical judgment, this technology improves implant stability and accuracy, providing patients with a safer and more reliable surgical solution.
Advantages
Shorter hospital stay: Many patients experience reduced hospitalization time.
Less pain: Smaller incisions result in less postoperative discomfort.
Reduced intraoperative bleeding: Minimizes blood loss during surgery.
Lower impact on surrounding tissues and muscles
Shorter operation time
Lower infection risk: Smaller incisions decrease the chance of infection.

Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgical System

The Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System has made our hospital the first private institution in Hong Kong to apply this technology in clinical operations. Integrating artificial intelligence, high-resolution imaging, and advanced precision techniques, the system is designed to enhance surgical accuracy. Through cutting-edge minimally invasive approaches, it helps reduce surgical trauma, enabling patients to recover more quickly and return to healthy living.

In clinical practice, our medical team has completed rigorous international training, with expertise covering urological procedures such as prostate, kidney, and bladder surgeries. The system’s high-resolution imaging provides surgeons with a clearer view of the surgical field, optimizing treatment outcomes. Since each patient’s condition is unique, suitability for this procedure must be individually assessed by the physician based on clinical diagnosis, ensuring the most appropriate personalized treatment plan.
Advantages
Precise vision and operation: Equipped with a 32-inch 3D high-resolution screen and flexible robotic arms, enabling surgeons to perform precise procedures under a clear view.
Modular design flexibility: Independent robotic arm carts overcome spatial limitations, allowing flexible positioning adjustments for complex surgeries.
Open team collaboration: The open console allows the medical team to observe 3D images simultaneously, enhancing communication and improving surgical efficiency.
Optimized recovery process: Minimally invasive techniques aim to reduce wound size, bleeding, and complication risks, helping shorten hospital stays and accelerate recovery.