Thanks to the latest evolution in surgical and robotics technologies, there
is an effective alternative to traditional open surgery and laparoscopy
that allows physicians at Methodist Health System to provide you the best
of both approaches.
Robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System allows
surgeons to operate using only 1 – 2 centimeter incisions, but with
greater precision and control than ever before, minimizing the pain and
risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of
a fast recovery and excellent clinical outcomes.
Potential benefits of robotic-assisted surgery
For most patients, robotic-assisted surgery has numerous potential benefits
over traditional surgery, including:
Significantly less pain
Less blood loss
Fewer complications
Less scarring
Shorter hospital stay
Faster return to normal activities
The da Vinci® Surgical System can be used in a wide variety of surgical
procedures, including:
Bariatrics (weight loss surgery)
Cardiovascular
Colorectal
Colon cancer
Rectal cancer
Colectomy
Diverticulitis
Inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease)
