Robotic-assisted surgery does not replace the surgeon. It simply translates the surgeon's hand movements into more precise movements, bending or rotating with a greater range of motion. The system’s camera provides your surgeon with a high-resolution, magnified 3D view of your surgical area.
Robotic Assisted Surgery
When you’re having surgery, you will appreciate experienced surgeons who offer robotic assisted surgery. This minimally invasive surgery can get you back to normal much quicker than with a traditional surgery.
The robotic systems provide your surgeon with exceptional precision. You’ll also appreciate:
- Smaller incisions
- Less pain
- Less blood loss
- Shorter or no hospital
- Quicker recovery
What surgical robots are at Willis Knighton?
- 9 da Vinci Surgical Systems, including the latest da Vinci Xi technology with advanced instrumentation and vision. Da Vinci Xi offers your surgeon the ability to adjust the operating table.
- 2 Zimmer Biomet ROSA Knee robot for partial and total knee replacement
- 1 Globus ExcelsiusGSP robot for predictable precision spine surgery
- VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, next-generation robotic technology for knee replacement surgery
What types of robotic surgeries are offered
Robotic-assisted surgery at Willis Knighton is frequently used for:
- General (appendectomy, gallbladder removal, hernia repair, etc.)
- Bariatric
- Colorectal
- Gynecologic
- Head and neck
- Heart (cardiac) surgery
- Chest surgery
- Urologic and prostate surgery
- Spine
- Knee
Laparoscopic Surgery
Willis Knighton has a long tradition of minimally invasive surgical innovation beginning with laparoscopic surgery prior to the introduction of advanced robotic assisted systems. Our surgeons have served as mentors for resident surgeons learning minimally invasive techniques, supporting future generations of surgeons trained in innovative surgical services.
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