Perspective Chapter: Anaesthetic Management for Robotic Surgery

Abstract

Robotic surgery has been widely adopted by many centres as it provides optimum surgical conditions for management of various cases with improved outcomes over the past decade. Being a relatively new technique, anaesthesia for robotic surgery has become a part of daily work that anaesthetists should know about. This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive review about latest advances in robotic surgeries, indications, and contraindication, the perioperative management plan, and recent techniques to provide pain relief for intra- and postoperative care focusing on the latest PROSPECT guidelines. It will highlight the possible complications that should always be kept in mind during and after surgery period.