Robotic Surgery

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The surgeons at Physicians Regional Healthcare System perform robotic surgery - a minimally invasive approach to surgery that allows surgeons to perform complex surgical procedures through small incisions. For patients, robotic surgery may offer:

• Less pain and scarring
• Lower risk of infection
• Shorter hospital stays
• Quicker recovery

Robotic surgery is similar to laparoscopic techniques, in which small incisions are made near the surgical treatment area. From a console in the operating room, the surgeon remotely manipulates surgical instruments, which are attached to robotic arms, to perform surgery through the incisions. A powerful camera provides magnified, 3-D images to provide clear details of the surgical area. Robotic technology gives surgeons enhanced dexterity, precision and range of motion.

Techniques

The surgeons at Physicians Regional Healthcare System are specially trained on a robotic arm surgical system and can perform a variety of robotic-assisted procedures, including:

• Bariatric surgery
• Colorectal surgery
• General surgery (i.e. hernia repair, etc.)
• Gynecological surgery, including hysterectomy and fibroid surgery (myomectomy)
• Urologic surgery, including prostatectomy and nephrectomy

For adults living with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis, robotic-assisted partial knee replacement provides a minimally invasive option to treat knee pain. The orthopedic surgeons at Physicians Regional Healthcare System use a robotic arm orthopedic system to resurface the diseased portion of the knee, sparing the patient’s healthy bone and surrounding tissue. Robotic-assisted knee replacement can offer patients a more natural knee motion than traditional knee replacement techniques.

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