Dr. Sandeep Nayak (Photo Credit: File photo)
New Delhi:
Dr. Sandeep Nayak, a leading oncosurgeon in Bangalore, shares a case study highlighting the efficacy of Robotic-Assisted Breast-Axillo Insufflation Thyroidectomy (RABIT) and Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS) in treating a large multinodal goitre that extended into a patient’s chest, medically called retrosternal or substernal goitre.
Dr. Sandeep Nayak, a surgical oncologist par excellence, has developed a revolutionary technique called Robotic-Assisted Breast-Axillo Insufflation Thyroidectomy (RABIT) to treat thyroid issues needing surgical intervention. RABIT is a minimally invasive procedure that is less painful than open thyroidectomy, which leaves large scars and is more painful.
Large retrosternal goitres usually require the chest to be opened with a sternotomy wound which is painful and has complications associated with it. Performing this surgery using robot surgery makes it less painful and allows the patient to recover faster from this complex surgery.
In a recent statement, Ms. Vishaka Goyal, the co-founder of ClinicSpots, praised Dr. Sandeep Nayak as one of the best oncologists in India. She further added, “Dr. Nayak is widely recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive surgeries and groundbreaking robotic microsurgery. He is acknowledged as an exceptional robotic surgeon, constantly pushing the boundaries of advancements in the field and consistently achieving outstanding results”.
Dr. Sandeep Nayak has more than 15 years of surgical oncology experience, especially in using the Da Vinci robotic platform. His revolutionary technique, RABIT, involves the use of robotic arms and CO2 insufflation along with 5 separate breast-axillo incisions to perform thyroidectomy. The operating surgeon can obtain a magnified view of the surgical site through an incision on the large immersive 3D screen.
Moreover, the patient can recover faster with small incisions and less surgical trauma. In addition, there is minimal scarring after the procedure compared with the visible scar across the neck in the case of open thyroidectomy.
Referring to his case story, a 65-year-old woman approached him with a complex retrosternal goitre for treatment. The goitre of size 15 cm, with 10 cm, extended into her chest. She had several blood vessel anomalies that further complicated her condition.
Upon extensive examination and discussion with the multidisciplinary team, Dr. Sandeep Nayak settled on integrating the RABIT and RATS procedures to remove the goitre. The RABIT procedure was performed to remove the neck portion of the goitre, while its thoracic section was removed using the RATS procedure. Dr. Sandeep Nayak performed both these procedures successfully using the da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System. The surgical team successfully maneuvered the robotic arms to gain access to the goitre and remove it without harming the surrounding tissues, organs, and areas. She was extensively monitored for no postoperative complications. The patient recovered well and showed great improvement in her respiratory function.
Dr. Sandeep Nayak is overwhelmed with the successful outcome of the integration of two surgical approaches, namely, RABIT and RATS, in removing the complex retrosternal goitre in his patient who was also diagnosed with blood vessel anomalies. Furthermore, the integrated approach enabled minimal surgical trauma and enhanced the speed of recovery.
He states, “I am immensely satisfied with the RABIT and RATS procedures that have revolutionized the approach to treat thyroid and laryngeal cancers. I am committed to minimizing patient trauma, expediting their recovery experience, and improving overall patient care. Avoiding opening the chest makes a huge difference to the overall recovery of the patient.”
About Dr. Sandeep Nayak
As one of the best surgical oncologists in India, Bangalore-based Dr. Sanjay Nayak is the founder of MACS clinic where he is the chief of surgical oncology. He offers comprehensive cancer treatment which includes radiotherapy, surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and so on. He has successfully treated cancer of head, neck, breast, urinary tract, digestive tract, colorectal and so on. He offers evidence-based approach and cost-effective cancer treatment to all his patients.
Contact Dr. Sandeep Nayak
MACS Clinic,
No.96/A /9/1, 42nd cross,
3rd Main, 8th BIock, Jayanagar
Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560 070
Email: support@macsclinic.com
Phone Nos: +91 9482202240, +91 8762020240
