{"id":10614,"date":"2026-02-11T20:34:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T20:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=10614"},"modified":"2026-02-11T20:34:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T20:34:11","slug":"common-myths-about-robotic-surgery-de-bunked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/common-myths-about-robotic-surgery-de-bunked\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Myths About Robotic Surgery De-Bunked"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1405176611.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10615 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1405176611-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1405176611-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1405176611-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1405176611-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1405176611-1536x1087.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1405176611-2048x1449.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1405176611-424x300.jpg 424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The way<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> surgical procedures are performed has evolved. Today, surgeons use advanced technology such as robotic surgery to perform delicate operations and improve patient outcomes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During\u00a0robotic\u00a0surgery, a surgeon performs surgical procedures using a robotic device, which\u00a0features a three-dimensional camera and a robotic arm that can hold small surgical instruments and is more dexterous than a human&#8217;s hand.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are several myths about this surgical technique:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Myth #1: The surgical robot performs surgery on its own<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some people believe that robots perform surgery on their own. The truth is that robot surgery is robot-assisted. A surgeon\u00a0is specially trained to control the robotic\u00a0system and\u00a0always controls it<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Myth #2: Robotic surgery has more risks than traditional surgery<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Robotic surgeries\u00a0are\u00a0minimally\u00a0invasive and\u00a0are\u00a0safer and more effective than traditional open surgeries.\u00a0Robot-assisted surgical technology is designed to reduce the physical impact of surgery on the body, as patients will experience:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smaller incisions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced pain and fewer complications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Faster recovery<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Myth #3:\u00a0Robotic surgery is only for complex or high-tech surgical procedures<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Robotic surgery is often used for complex\u00a0procedures;\u00a0however, robotic-assisted techniques can\u00a0also be used for routine procedures,\u00a0such as hernia repairs and gallbladder removals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Myth #4:\u00a0Robotic surgery is always more expensive than traditional surgery<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People commonly believe that robotic surgery is too expensive or that it isn\u2019t covered by insurance. Like traditional surgery, robotic-assisted surgical procedures are typically covered by insurance providers when they are considered medically necessary. Robotic surgery may reduce overall healthcare costs because it is minimally invasive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Robotic surgery has its advantages and disadvantages. The use of this surgical technique depends on the patient&#8217;s needs. This is why it is important to consult with a healthcare provider and surgical team, as they will deem what the best course of action for that patient. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information about robotic surgery or to learn more about other surgical options at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flushing Hospital Medical Center<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, call\u202f<\/span><a href=\"tel:7186705000\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(718) 670-5000<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to make an appointment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The way surgical procedures are performed has evolved. Today, surgeons use advanced technology such as robotic surgery to perform delicate operations and improve patient outcomes.\u00a0 During\u00a0robotic\u00a0surgery, a surgeon performs surgical procedures using a robotic device, which\u00a0features a three-dimensional camera and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/common-myths-about-robotic-surgery-de-bunked\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,1,510,14,1086,8,4],"tags":[2503,813],"class_list":["post-10614","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-health","category-health","category-lifestyle","category-mens-health","category-robotic-surgery","category-surgery","category-womens-health","tag-common-myths-about-robotic-surgery-debunked","tag-robotic-surgery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10614","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10614"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10614\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10616,"href":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10614\/revisions\/10616"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10614"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}