Robotic Surgery

State-of-the-art technology benefits patients

Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center is proud to offer patients the latest technology and advanced treatment options. Robotic surgery provides a safe, minimally invasive approach to surgery that allows surgeons to perform complex surgical procedures through small incisions. For patients, robotic surgery offers:

• Less pain and scarring
• Lower risk of infection
• Shorter hospital stays
• Quicker recovery

How robotic surgery works

Robotic surgery is similar to laparoscopic techniques, in which small incisions are made near the surgical treatment area. From a console in the operating room, the surgeon remotely manipulates surgical instruments, which are attached to robotic arms, to perform surgery through the incisions. A powerful camera provides magnified, 3-D images to provide clear details of the surgical area. Robotic technology gives surgeons enhanced dexterity, precision and range of motion.

da Vinci® Si™ Surgical System

Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center’s surgeons are specially trained on the state-of-the-art da Vinci® Si™ Surgical System. Our surgeons can perform a variety of robotic-assisted procedures, including:

• Bariatric surgery
• Cardiothoracic surgery, including coronary artery bypass
• Colorectal surgery
• General surgery
• Gynecological surgery, including hysterectomy and fibroid surgery (myomectomy)
• Transoral robotic surgery (TORS), for mouth and throat cancers
• Thyroid surgery
• Urologic surgery, including prostatectomy

da Vinci® Frequently Asked Questions