I had already undergone surgery twice before, and both experiences were painful, with a lot of post-surgical pain. This time, I needed surgery for an intestinal tumor, so I was especially worried and scared—being 70 years old, I wasn’t sure I could handle it. But after the doctors at Bangkok Hospital used Robotic-Assisted Surgery, I barely felt any pain afterward. I recovered quickly and was able to get up and walk within one day. I was truly impressed, and I was able to return to my normal life with confidence once again.
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From Fear of Surgery to a Better Recovery Experience
“The pain was unbearable.”
This was the memory of a 70-year-old patient who had undergone open abdominal surgery more than 20 years ago. The severe postoperative pain required pain medication every two to three hours and left her with a lasting fear of undergoing surgery again.
When a tumor was later discovered in the colon and pancreas, she was faced with another operation. This time, she chose the da Vinci Xi Robot-Assisted System at Bangkok Hospital in search of a treatment option that could offer less pain and a faster recovery.
Choosing Robotic-Assisted Surgery at Bangkok Hospital
The patient’s tumor was discovered unexpectedly during a CT scan performed as part of a lung examination. After consulting with the surgical team, a treatment plan was developed using minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci Xi Robot-Assisted System.
The decision was made through a discussion between the patient and her surgeon, taking into account her previous abdominal surgery and her current health condition.
Careful Surgical Planning for Every Patient
At Bangkok Hospital, every robotic-assisted procedure is carefully planned by a multidisciplinary surgical team before surgery takes place.
Because this patient had previously undergone pancreatic surgery, the team thoroughly reviewed her CT images to evaluate the anatomy of the blood vessels, surrounding organs, and potential areas requiring extra caution. Specialists in pancreatic surgery also participated during the procedure to help ensure both safety and surgical precision.
How the da Vinci Xi Robot-Assisted System Enhances Surgical Precision
The da Vinci Xi Robot-Assisted System is entirely controlled by the surgeon through the Surgeon Console.
Its high-definition 3D visualization provides a magnified view of the surgical field, allowing surgeons to clearly identify delicate anatomical structures. Combined with robotic instruments that offer highly precise and stable movements, the system helps surgeons perform complex procedures with greater accuracy than conventional laparoscopic surgery.
Comprehensive Pain Management Throughout Recovery
Recovery is supported not only by surgical technology but also by comprehensive pain management.
Bangkok Hospital’s anesthesiology team works alongside the surgical team to provide pain control during and after surgery using an individualized pain management plan. This approach helps minimize postoperative pain and supports early recovery.
Recovery That the Patient Could Feel
Following surgery, the patient described a recovery experience that was dramatically different from her previous operation.
She experienced:
- Minimal pain after surgery.
- No need for additional pain medication.
- The ability to sit up and walk within one day.
- Faster recovery than she had expected.
For her, the experience transformed years of fear into confidence in surgical treatment.
Helping Patients Return to Everyday Life with Confidence
The goal of treatment extends beyond a successful operation—it is to help patients regain their strength, recover safely, and return to everyday life as quickly as possible.
At Bangkok Hospital, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary specialists work together to plan every stage of treatment while using the da Vinci Xi Robot-Assisted System to deliver enhanced precision, minimally invasive surgery, less postoperative pain, and faster recovery for each patient.
