最后更新: 2026年8月15日
Robotic urology surgery has earned its reputation, and for several operations — robotic prostatectomy above all — it is now considered the gold standard. This article covers the whole story: where the technology came from, what it is used for, what it does well, where it falls short, and where it is heading.
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The story begins in the 1980s, and not in an operating theatre. Research into human spaceflight and battlefield medicine produced the first of two key components: a three-dimensional head-mounted display. The second, a telemanipulation instrument allowing a surgeon to operate at a distance, came out of work at Stanford aimed at military use. At the same time laparoscopic surgery was developing rapidly, and the idea of combining these technologies into what we now call robotic surgery became plausible.
History of robotic urology surgery
In the early 1990s two US companies were competing to build it.
- Computer Motion Inc.
- Intuitive Surgical

Intuitive Surgical’s “da Vinci” system succeeded so decisively that the company went on to acquire Computer Motion, and it has effectively held the field ever since.
Five generations of the da Vinci system have followed.
- da Vinci 2000
- Early 2000s, designed for coronary surgery but usable for urological procedures
- da Vinci S
- Mid-2000s, improved instrument arms and setup
- da Vinci Si
- 2009
- High-definition visualisation
- 手指式离合器装置
- da Vinci Xi
- 2014
- 3D vision through a smaller-calibre camera port
- Slimmer robotic arms
- Multi-quadrant surgery becomes possible
- da Vinci SP
- 2018
- Single-port surgery — every instrument passes through one incision

Advantages of robotic urology surgery
- Much smaller wounds than open surgery, with considerably less blood loss and less pain afterwards.
- Smaller wounds mean faster recovery.
- The robotic arm has a far greater range of motion than the human wrist and than laparoscopic instruments, which allows more precise work and makes more complex operations feasible.
- Magnified three-dimensional vision, which matters most when operating deep in a small space — exactly the situation in most urological surgery.
Limitations of robotic urology surgery
- Operating time can be longer than open or laparoscopic surgery because of the time spent docking the robotic arms, although this narrows considerably with an experienced robotic surgeon.
- It costs more.
- It requires a properly trained robotic surgeon.
- If an emergency arises during the operation, the surgeon may need to convert to open or laparoscopic surgery.
- It is not the right choice for every operation.
- It is not available in every hospital, so patients need to seek out a centre that offers it.
What the robot does not change
It is worth being clear about one thing that gets lost in the enthusiasm. Robotic surgery is a route into the body, not a different operation. A robotic prostatectomy removes the same prostate as an open prostatectomy, and the risks that belong to the operation itself remain: bleeding, infection, injury to nearby structures, blood clots in the legs or lungs, and the functional consequences specific to the procedure — for prostatectomy, that means erectile dysfunction and a period of urinary incontinence, neither of which the robot abolishes.
The other honest point is that outcomes track the surgeon more closely than the machine. A well-trained robotic surgeon with volume in the particular operation is what makes the difference; the presence of a da Vinci system in a hospital brochure is not, on its own, a quality measure. It is a fair question to ask any surgeon how many of your particular operation they perform.
After any robotic or laparoscopic urological operation, some symptoms need to be reported rather than waited out: fever or shaking chills, increasing rather than settling abdominal pain, a wound that becomes red, swollen or starts discharging, calf pain or swelling, sudden breathlessness or chest pain, and inability to pass urine once the catheter has been removed. Sudden breathlessness or chest pain means an emergency department, not a phone call.
Bangkok Hospital Headquarters is fully equipped with the da Vinci Xi system and has a qualified team covering all robotic urological operations. If you are weighing up whether robotic surgery is right for your condition, that is a conversation to have with a robotic surgeon who can assess your particular case.
苏拉威博士在台湾长庚纪念医院完成了机器人泌尿外科的进阶培训。了解更多关于他的 international surgical training.
这项技术最成熟的应用是在前列腺癌手术中。阅读更多关于 曼谷医院机器人前列腺切除术, 包括神经保留技术和功能恢复。.
常见问题解答
什么是机器人辅助泌尿外科手术?它与传统手术有何不同?
Robotic urology surgery uses the da Vinci surgical system to perform minimally invasive operations with robotic arms controlled by the surgeon. Compared to open surgery, it offers smaller wounds, less blood loss, less postoperative pain, and faster recovery. The 3D magnified visualization and greater range of motion of robotic arms also allow for greater surgical precision, especially in deep and confined anatomical spaces typical in urology. The robot is the route of access; the operation performed inside is the same one.
Q2:机器人手术可以治疗哪些泌尿系统疾病?
机器人手术是几种泌尿外科手术的金标准,包括用于前列腺癌的机器人前列腺切除术、用于肾脏肿瘤的机器人肾脏切除术、用于输尿管盆腔连接狭窄的机器人肾盂成形术以及用于膀胱癌的机器人膀胱切除术。Soarawee 医生在曼谷医院总部使用达芬奇 Xi 系统进行这些手术。.
第三问:机器人泌尿外科手术安全吗?
Yes. Robotic urology surgery has an established safety profile supported by extensive clinical evidence. However, it is still major surgery: bleeding, infection, injury to nearby structures, blood clots and the functional consequences specific to each operation remain possible, and the robotic approach does not remove them. Outcomes depend more on the surgeon’s training and case volume than on the machine itself, and in an emergency the surgeon can convert to open or laparoscopic surgery.
问4:机器人泌尿外科手术的恢复期有多长?
机器人泌尿外科手术后的恢复通常比开放手术更快,因为切口更小,组织创伤更少。大多数患者可以在 1-2 周内恢复轻度活动,但完全恢复取决于具体的手术。您的外科医生将根据您的手术和整体健康状况为您提供个性化的恢复计划。.
Q5: What symptoms after robotic surgery should I report?
Contact your surgical team promptly for fever or shaking chills, abdominal pain that increases rather than settles, a wound that becomes red, swollen or starts discharging, calf pain or swelling, or inability to pass urine after the catheter is removed. Sudden breathlessness or chest pain requires an emergency department immediately, as it can indicate a clot in the lung.
Q6: Is robotic surgery available at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters?
Yes. Bangkok Hospital Headquarters is equipped with the da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system, one of the most advanced generations available. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, who completed robotic surgery fellowship training at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, performs robotic urological procedures at the hospital.
如果您想了解更多关于机器人泌尿外科手术的信息或预约咨询,Soarawee Weerasopone 医生将在曼谷医院总部提供专科咨询。. 预约咨询. 如需预约三美泰是拉差医院,请致电泌尿科: 088-022-1445.
Bangkok Hospital also runs a Telemedicine service, which is often the practical first step for patients travelling from abroad to discuss whether a robotic operation is the right route in their case — arrange it in advance by email to the Urology department at bhquro@bdms.co.th. Imaging, examination and the pre-operative assessment are done in person. Samitivej Sriracha is in-person only.
免责声明 This content is written and reviewed by Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, a board-certified urologist at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. It is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Robotic surgery is an approach to an operation and does not remove the risks of the operation itself; whether it suits your case can only be decided after assessment. No medical advice, diagnosis or prescription is provided through personal messaging channels. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any medical treatment.
医学撰写与审核:Soarawee Weerasopone 医生(Pom 医生)——曼谷医院总院认证泌尿科医师,自 2016 年起从事泌尿外科临床工作。进修:台湾长庚纪念医院机器人手术学(2019 年) · 临床观察员:东京顺天堂大学附属医院泌尿内视镜学(2022 年) · 研究学者与临床观察员:美国贝勒医学院斯科特泌尿外科系(2025–2026 年)。.

素拉威·韦拉索蓬医生(Dr. Pom)是曼谷总医院总部(Bangkok Hospital Headquarters)的特许泌尿外科医师,专长于男性健康、机器人手术(达芬奇 Xi 系统)以及肾结石治疗。他目前是贝勒医学院(Baylor College of Medicine)斯科特泌尿外科系(在莫希特·克拉教授 Mohit Khera 指导下)的研究学者和临床观察员(2025–2026年)。他曾于2019年在台湾长庚纪念医院完成机器人手术专科培训,并于2022年在东京顺天堂大学附属医院完成泌尿内腔镜观察学习。.

