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Bon Secours brings the next generation of surgery to Hampton Roads
Bon Secours is the best option in South Hampton Roads for minimally invasive surgical options because we have the latest technology and we provide excellent customer service. Recent advancements in minimally invasive surgical technologies mean that we have a broader range of alternatives to conventional open surgery, including the robotic-assisted daVinci Surgical System.
what are the benefits of the daVinci surgical system?
- The robot transcends previous limitations to laparoscopic surgery, making it possible to treat conditions as diverse as obesity, heart disease and prostate cancer.
- Patients benefit from less pain, discomfort, blood loss, and a quicker return to normal activities.
- From a surgeon’s perspective, the daVinci enhances surgical capabilities, providing superior visualization, enhanced dexterity, greater precision and ergonomic comfort. This makes it possible for the surgeon to perform even complex surgery using 1 to 2 centimeter incisions.
- Surgeons are able to perform more complex minimally invasive surgical procedures than before, using endowrist instrumentation, three-dimensional vision, and state-of-the-art robotic technology.
The daVinci can be utilized in several different specialties, including:
Urology, where on a national basis at least 20 percent of radical prostatectomies are currently being performed using the robot. The daVinci prostatectomy (dVP) represents the fastest growing treatment for prostate cancer, because of advantages that include shorter hospital stay, less risk of infection, less blood loss and transfusions, less scarring, and a lower incidence of impotence and urinary incontinence.
Cardiac Care, where the daVinci is being used by cardiac surgeons for revascularization cases, mitral valve cases, and thoracic cases such as lobectomy, mediastinal mass and sympathectomies. Robotic-assisted minimally invasive cardiac procedures avoid the drawbacks of traditional heart surgery, including blood loss, pain and scarring that typically result from cutting through the breastbone and opening the ribs.
Gynecology and Gynecology Oncology, where more complex surgeries such as endometrial cancer staging and radical hysterectomy may soon be done using the robot.
General Surgery, such as bariatric, esophageal and colorectal surgeries. The daVinci allows surgeons to perform numerous complex procedures through tiny incisions, which means that minimally invasive surgical therapies are now available to more patients.
Patient benefits may include:
- Reduced pain and trauma to the body
- Less blood loss and need for transfusions
- Less post-operative pain and discomfort
- Less risk of infection
- Shorter hospital stay
- Faster recovery and return to work
- Less scarring
Bon Secours is one of the first health care facilities in our region currently doing robotic bariatric surgery and gynecological surgery. Add to that the reputation Bon Secours already enjoys for providing first rate patient care and service, and you’ll see why we’re so proud of our state-of-the-art surgical services.
Visit www.daVinciSurgery.com to learn more about this revolutionary surgical system.
