When you hear the term robotic surgery, what do you imagine? Years ago, we imagined a program that would change the future for our community. Today, our team of incredibly skilled surgeons have practiced their craft religiously and made this the epicenter for robotic training in the Gulf South region. Our team has also recently expanded robotic surgery services at Our Lady of the Lake Ascension. The Our Lady of the Lake Robotic Surgery Institute is the result of our surgeons’ many years of dedication to excellence.
We treat a broad range of surgical conditions — from advanced cancer treatment to hernia and gallbladder removal to surgical weight loss. The expertise found here in Greater Baton Rouge has helped train hundreds of surgeons across the nation and earned our surgeons numerous awards and recognition.
But what means the most? The impact these surgeries have on the daily lives of our patients. With less scaring, shorter recovery times and less complications, robotic surgery is leading the way in caring for our communities.
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Our Lady of the Lake’s surgical teams have access to the most advanced technologies, including the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. Often referred to as a robot, the da Vinci Xi Surgical System is actually a precise, computerized technology controlled by the surgeon. It combines the skill of your surgeon with the best features and benefits of minimally invasive procedures. Patients undergoing robotic-assisted surgery experience shorter hospital stays, less pain, less risk of infection, less blood loss and transfusions, less scarring and a faster return to normal activities.
Our Lady of the Lake’s robotic-assisted surgery areas of specialty include:
It might sound like something from a sci-fi movie, but robotic surgery is providing better outcomes for patients. Here are some resources to help you understand the procedure.
Many people have some level of uncertainty when it comes to traditional surgeries, but perhaps even more so when a robot is involved. Robotic surgery provides a minimally invasive way to perform certain surgical procedures and offers some distinct benefits.
Preparing for robotic surgery is much the same as preparing for any type of surgical procedure. That’s because the key differences in robotics and traditional surgery lie in the benefits to the patient, not the pre-surgical prep. We’ve got some important steps you can take to improve your chances of an optimal outcome.
How does robotic surgery work? What are the benefits of this type of surgical procedure? Is every person in need of surgery a candidate for robotic surgery? Let’s answer those questions.
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