Outpatient & Medical Journey

The outpatient services at the Adventist Health Robotic Surgery Center serve as a dedicated extension of Hong Kong Adventist Hospital's Specialist Outpatient Clinic, designed specifically for patients who wish to learn more about or undergo robotic or minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Our center brings together specialists across orthopedics, urology, general surgery, neurosurgery, and more — all rigorously trained, certified, and clinically credentialed in robotic-assisted procedures — to provide you with personalized assessments and tailored surgical planning.

From your first appointment to full recovery, our multidisciplinary team is with you every step of the way.

Adventist Health Robotic Surgery Center

Step 1: Book Your Appointment
Schedule your consultation by phone or WhatsApp. Our team will contact you within one business day to confirm your appointment.

Step 2: Clinic Registration
Upon arrival, our reception team will guide you through the registration process to ensure a smooth and seamless experience.

Step 3: Specialist Consultation
Your specialist will conduct a thorough consultation to gain a comprehensive understanding of your condition, symptoms, and overall health.

Step 4: Personalized Treatment Planning
Your doctor will advise whether robotic surgery or MIS is suitable for you, and work with you to develop the most appropriate, individualized treatment plan.

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Step 5: Pre-operative Preparation & Counselling (if surgery is confirmed)¹
Clinical Investigations: Your doctor will arrange relevant pre-operative assessments, including blood tests, ECG, X-rays, or imaging studies based on your condition.
Anesthesia Assessment: An anesthesiologist will conduct a comprehensive evaluation, review your pre-operative medications, and walk you through an aesthetic options and associated risks.
Pre-operative Physiotherapy Assessment: A physiotherapist will assess your baseline mobility, muscle strength, and cardiopulmonary function, and guide you through a prehabilitation program — including breathing exercises and early mobilization techniques — to support faster recovery and reduce post-operative complications.
Nursing Guidance: Our nursing team will explain the surgical procedure in detail, provide pre-operative fasting instructions, and outline what to expect on the day of surgery, so you can proceed with confidence and peace of mind.

Step 6: Post-operative Follow-up & Recovery Monitoring
After surgery, your doctor will schedule regular follow-up appointments to closely monitor your recovery progress and support your return to everyday life.

¹ Applicable to robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement surgery at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road.

1

Diagnosis and Preoperative Assessment¹

Through advanced imaging technology and comprehensive preoperative assessments by specialist doctors, patients’ physical conditions are thoroughly evaluated. By combining the precision advantages of robotic arm technology, personalized surgical plans and recovery goals are developed, ensuring the entire process is clearer and safer.

2

Operate

Operated by specialist doctors using robotic-assisted surgical systems, the procedures achieve greater precision. Minimally invasive techniques help reduce wound size and minimize tissue damage, offering patients a more stable surgical option.

3

Recover

Immediately after surgery, our medical team provides professional monitoring, including wound care, pain management, and early mobility assessment, ensuring you recover in a safe and comfortable environment.

4

Monitor

Through regular clinical examinations and medical imaging follow-ups, the healing progress of the affected area is closely monitored. Treatment plans are promptly adjusted according to your recovery progress, ensuring smooth advancement during your hospital stay.

5

Rehab

Tailored rehabilitation exercises are designed by therapists at the rehabilitation center. Through scientific training, physical functions are strengthened, combined with care and support to help you regain mobility sooner and return to daily life.

Diagnosis and Preoperative Assessment¹

¹(Applicable at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road for patients undergoing robotic-assisted hip or knee replacement surgery)

Using advanced imaging technology, diagnoses are performed, followed by comprehensive preoperative evaluations conducted by specialist doctors to understand your physical condition.

Preoperative assessments include:

Nurse explanation and basic physical examination

Blood test
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Chest X-ray
Knee or hip joint imaging and preoperative planning

Helping patients understand the surgical process and related preparations.

Anesthesiologist’s Evaluation

Review and adjust preoperative medication arrangements as needed
Discuss anesthesia methods and surgical procedures with the patient
Assess overall anesthesia and surgical risks

Ensuring thorough preparation before surgery.

Physiotherapist’s Preoperative Assessment and Guidance

Evaluate knee or hip joint function
Assess muscle strength and mobility
Provide preoperative instructions and rehabilitation education

Helping patients make appropriate preparations for postoperative recovery.