THE ACCEPTANCE AND POTENTIAL OF ROBOTIC SURGERY IN THAILAND

Abstract

With the advancement of surgical treatment around the world, a new technology known as robotic surgery was developed to overcome the limitations of surgery with a minimally invasive approach in order to deliver a better outcome for the patient and increase surgeon efficiency. This procedure is frequently used as a standard surgical protocol and is widely accepted by many surgeons across the world. However, robotic surgery is still growing slowly in our country due to various factors that perform as a barrier to this approach. The purpose of this study is to determine the elements that influence the acceptance and potential of robotic surgery in Thailand, in collaboration with a surgeon who has experience with the technique and patients who have had robotic surgery services. The study used an in-depth interview method to collect data and analyze it to identify the factors influencing the implementation of robotic surgery, which can be used to develop the country's structure to improve technology's accessibility for surgeons and patients with the goal of improving their quality of life and upgrading our healthcare organization to meet international standards.