Surgery is more than the procedure itself. Recovery is just as important. That’s one of the many reasons why robotic surgery has become an increasingly common option for many patients. It allows you to get back to work, family and friends, and your normal routine sooner.
What is Robotic Surgery?
Despite what its name suggests, robotic surgery (also known as robotic-assisted surgery) is not performed by a robot acting on its own. Your surgeon remains in control throughout the procedure, using a console to guide the robot’s arms equipped with tiny, specialized instruments and a 3D high-definition camera. The technology translates the surgeon’s hand movements with better vision, precision and control.
How Can Robotic Surgery Benefit You?
Because robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedures typically afford surgeons more precision and control during surgery, many patients experience:
- Less pain after surgery
- Smaller scars
- Shorter hospital stays
- Faster recovery and return to normal activities
What is Robotic Surgery Used For?
Robotic surgery can be used for a wide range of planned and urgent procedures, including:
- Appendectomy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Hysterectomy
- Kidney removal
- Prostate removal
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH
- Partial or total knee replacement
- Lung biopsies
Access to Robotic Surgery Close to Home
Just as important as the technology itself is having access to it close to home. While robotic-assisted surgery offers many benefits, surgery is still a significant event. Having access to robotic surgery in your community means patients often don’t have to worry about traveling long distances, arranging overnight stays or recovering far from the support of family and friends.
Here in O’Fallon, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is committed to expanding access to minimally invasive procedures and helping meet the growing demand for robotic-assisted surgery in our community. Our fleet – a da Vinci 5, two da Vinci Xi systems, the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution for knees, the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy system for lungs, and the HYDROS Robotic System for enlarged prostate – is one of the most advanced in the region.
With our highly trained surgeons, experienced care teams and leading-edge technology, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital can help you spend less time in the hospital and more time getting back to the activities and moments that make up everyday life.
For more information about HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, visit steliz.org.
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