by Mariah Carnahan | Jan 18, 2022 | Robotic Surgery, Services
Robotic Surgery Medical technology has come a long way—so far that we may now use robotic “hands” to assist surgeons during complex and delicate procedures. Robotic surgery includes three arms that allow the surgeon to hold and manipulate high-precision instruments,...
by Mariah Carnahan | Jan 19, 2022 | Robotic Surgery
Cholecystectomy The gallbladder acts as a storage unit for a bile- a liquid that aids our bodies in digesting food as it enters the intestine. In most cases, gallbladder dysfunctions require surgical treatment and/or removal. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is...
by Mariah Carnahan | Jan 19, 2022 | Robotic Surgery
Colectomy The colon and rectum aid in digestion by removing salt, water and other nutrients from digested food and produce and store stool. Digestive conditions including colon cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s...
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,...
