Why Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery that allows our surgeons to perform complex procedures with more precision and control. With the advanced technology of the da Vinci surgical system our surgeons perform surgery by using instruments they guide from a console allowing them to extend the capabilities of their eyes and hands. These tiny instruments move like the human hand, but with a greater range of motion allowing for smaller incisions. In addition, or surgeons are able to have greater visibility of the surgical site with the da Vinci system delivering a highly magnified, 3D view.

Advantages of robotic surgery

One of the main advantages of robotic assisted surgery is that surgery can be completed using smaller incisions, compared to traditional surgical methods.

Other benefits include:

• Lower risk of infection.

• Reduced blood loss.

• Smaller scars.

• Faster recovery times and less pain.

Types of Robotic Assisted Surgeries

Robotic assisted surgery can be used to perform a variety of procedures for qualified candidates. At Baton Rouge General these procedures include:

• Colon and rectal surgery

• Gallbladder removal

• Hernia repair

• Reflux surgery

• Surgery to treat certain types of cancer

• Thyroid and endocrine surgery

• Weight loss surgery