Robotic Surgery
The surgeons at Santa Rosa Medical Center perform robotic surgery – a minimally invasive approach to surgery that allows surgeons to perform complex surgical procedures through small incisions. For patients, robotic surgery may offer:
- Smaller incisions for faster healing and little to no scarring
- Shortened hospital stay or even outpatient surgery
- Minimal blood loss to reduce the chance a blood transfusion will be needed during surgery
- Less post-surgical pain to minimize the length of time or need for pain medication
- Enhanced implant alignment and positioning to improve surgical outcomes and lifespan of hip and partial knee resurfacing implants
- Faster healing time to help you get back to your normal routine faster
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.
Santa Rosa Medical Center's surgeons are specially trained on a robotic-assisted surgical platform. Our surgeons can perform a variety of robotic-assisted procedures, including:
Patient results may vary. Consult your physician about the benefits and risks of any surgical procedure or treatment.