Robotic Assisted Surgery
Robotic assisted surgery offers the latest in surgical technology to provide our physicians precision movement to provide our patients the best possible care.
- Robotic tool that enhances laparoscopic surgery with 3D visualization and 360 degree instrumentation motion
- Effective and minimally invasive alternative to open and laparoscopic surgeries
- Allows surgeons to perform even complex surgeries with great precision through very small incisions
Benefits
- Shorter length of stay
- Less pain
- Increased comfort level
- Less blood loss
- Less scarring
- Less risk of infection
- Faster recovery time
Procedures
- General: cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, colon resections
- Gynecology: abdominal hysterectomy, ovarian cystectomy
- Thoracic: lobectomy
- Urology: radical prostatectomy, radial cystectomy ileostomy, nephrectomy (or partial), adrenalectomy
Single Site Surgery
Conemaugh Health System utilizes robotic assisted surgery for a variety of surgeries. Single site robotic assisted gallbladder surgery is now performed through a single incision using state-of-the-art precision instruments. Patients who choose single site surgery, after discussion with a surgeon, experience a virtually scarless procedure as the surgery is performed through only one incision in the navel (belly button), which dramatically limits visible scarring. The primary potential benefits include:
- Minimal scarring
- Minimal pain
- Low blood loss
- Fast recovery
- Short hospital stay
- High patient satisfaction
As with any surgery, these benefits cannot be guaranteed as surgery is unique to each patient and procedure.