A month ago, I had a hospital stay for about ten days for surgery. During that time, I had some impressive experiences related to advancements in medical technology and my main field of security. I’d like to talk about these in two parts.
1. Advancements in Medical Technology It had been about 25 years since my last proper hospital stay, and I must say that the latest medical technology is incredible. I underwent laparoscopic surgery assisted by a surgical robot, which is known for being less burdensome on the body. With a focus on the patient’s smooth recovery, the steps towards discharge progressed rapidly, in stark contrast to the old notion of “rest and recuperation.”
After the approximately four-hour laparoscopic surgery, which involved making four incisions, I was already made to stand and walk in the hallway the next day. On the second day post-surgery, the urinary drain was removed, and by the third day, both the IV and mucus drain were also removed, leaving me with nothing. Fast! Rehabilitation began the day after surgery, with the intensity gradually increasing. The recovery process was far from “restful.”
Additionally, I was shown internal images from the laparoscopic surgery, and I was amazed by their high resolution.
Overall, these ten days dispelled my retro perceptions.
