What is da Vinci Robotic Surgery?
Robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci surgical system allows surgeons to perform complex minimally-invasive surgical procedures with precision and accuracy. The system is an advanced robotic platform designed to expand the surgeon’s capabilities and offer an option to open surgery. The robotic instruments have a wider range of motion than the human hand. And, because the da Vinci only uses small cuts, it’s less traumatic on your body, resulting in less pain, fewer complications, and a shorter recovery time.
What are the benefits of a da Vinci Robotic Surgery?
The da Vinci System enables surgeons to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through very small, precise incisions. Benefits may include:
During the procedure:
- Less blood loss
- Less trauma
- Smaller cuts
After the procedure:
- Less pain
- Less scarring
- Fewer complications
- Shorter hospital stays
- Shorter recovery time
- Quicker return to normal daily activities
- Fewer infections
Which robotic-assisted procedures are offered by Southwell?
At Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton:
- Colorectal Surgery – performed by Dr. Andrew Nackashi
- Inguinal Hernia Repair – performed by Dr. Andrew Nackashi and Dr. David McEachin
- Umbilical/Ventral Hernia Repair – performed by Dr. Andrew Nackashi, Dr. David McEachin and Dr. William Hornback
- Hiatial Hernia Repair – performed by Dr. Andrew Nackashi and Dr. Paul Cartwright
- Gallbladder Removal – performed by Dr. Andrew Nackashi
- Hysterectomy and GYN Surgeries - performed by Dr. Ana Hernadez, Dr. Paul Smurda, and Dr. Brandon Seagle
- Sleeve Gastrectomy, RY Gastric Bypass, BPD-Duodenal Switch - performed by Dr. Paul Cartwright
- ION Robotic Bronchoscopy - performed by pulmonary medicine and critical care specialist Rubal Patel, MD
At Southwell Medical in Adel:
- Hysterectomy – performed by gynecologic surgeon Joe Clifton, MD
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