Robotic surgery is the use of robotic arms controlled by the surgeon who is sitting in a console equipped with 3D and high definition vision to perform surgery. It is a form of laparoscopic surgery using a more advanced platform for vision and movement.

The robotic arm mimics the human hand in having 7 degrees of movement. In contrast, standard laparoscopy instruments have 5 degrees of movement. Thus for complicated manoeuvres, such as stitching in a tight space or dissecting in a narrow environment, the robotic arms have an advantage over conventional laparoscopy. The robotic arms are also very stable and precise, as there is no muscle fatigue (unlike a human arm) and the 3D vision gives very exacting and precise movements.