by Mariah Carnahan | Jan 19, 2022 | Robotic Surgery
Gastrectomy The stomach aids in digestion by taking food from the esophagus and storing it while specialized cells secrete chemicals to breakdown food. The stomach’s muscles then propel the food further into the digestive tract. Conditions such as cancer,...
by Mariah Carnahan | Jan 19, 2022 | Robotic Surgery
Gastric Bypass Gastric bypass is the most commonly performed surgical weight loss procedure. Gastric bypass can also be performed for other conditions, including diabetes. This procedure is traditionally performed with a single, large incision over the abdomen,...
by Mariah Carnahan | Jan 19, 2022 | Gynecological Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Gynecology Robotic Surgery Women have special needs when it comes to gynecological surgery. The reproductive system includes many delicate organs that can affect hormones, fertility and other body systems. Many gynecological issues, like problems with your period, can...
by Mariah Carnahan | Jan 19, 2022 | Robotic Surgery
Hiatal/Paraesophageal Hernia Repair A paraesophageal hernia is a specific type of hiatal hernia- a hole between the abdominal cavity and chest cavity that allows a portion of the stomach or other portions of the intestine to move into the chest and become trapped....
by Mariah Carnahan | Jan 19, 2022 | Robotic Surgery
Partial Nephrectomy A partial nephrectomy procedure requires the removal of a section of the kidney by targeting cancerous cells while preserving the rest of the organ. Robotic surgery can be used to save kidney function and cause less scarring, reduce blood loss and...
