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Continued From Page 38 Surgical System allowed for a smaller incision site and shorter hospital stay . Following surgery , a temporary ileostomy , and eight rounds of chemotherapy , her ileostomy was reversed , and she has made a full recovery .
“ I feel like a million bucks ,” says Lauren . “ I can wear jeans with a zipper , and I don ’ t need to sleep on my back any longer . I cried tears of happiness that my experience with cancer is over .”
RWJBarnabas Health , Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital By Sammy Elsamra , M . D ., FACS Director of Robotic Surgical Services ; Associate Professor of Urology Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
At Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital , patients benefit from the latest in robotic technology , expertise and our commitment to excellent patient care . Our robotic fleet includes the latest generation Intuitive da Vinci robotic systems : X , Xi , and SP . This latest generation of platforms adds to the benefit of wristed instruments and stable 3-dimensional visualization of prior generations of robotic systems by incorporating increased maneuverability , enhanced imaging technologies and advanced energy options . Further the SP platform allows for complex surgeries to be done through a single small incision that can often be hidden in the belly button . Our expert surgeons from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School , Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey , and the community use this technology to treat more than 1,200 patients each year across a broad range of disciplines including ear , nose and throat ; thoracic , cardiac , general surgery , bariatric , urologic , gynecologic and colorectal surgery . We also have expertise in cancer care with surgical oncology , gynecological oncology and urologic oncology .
surgical instruments used to remove the patient ' s uterus . Unlike the traditional open hysterectomy method that results in a lengthy scar crossing the entire bikini line , patients who undergo this minimally invasive technique are left with an incision the diameter of a quarter or dime . The procedure also allows for additional precision with a 3-D view of the tissue and more-advanced laparoscopic instruments . Performing a hysterectomy or lymph node dissection using robotic surgery is completely safe for the patient and does not affect oncologic outcomes in appropriately selected patients . Reduced blood loss , a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery time are just a few hallmarks of the procedure .
Saint Peter ’ s University Hospital By David A . Laskow , M . D ., FACS , Chair , Department of Surgery
Over the last five years , there been a tremendous swing from performing surgical cases through a large open incision , or laparoscopically , to robotically assisted surgery . The driving force behind these changes are numerous . Surgical procedures can be performed through small incisions with less bleeding , less pain and a decrease in opioid use . Because of the mechanics behind robotic surgery , a surgeon ’ s capabilities are enhanced and anatomical sites difficult to reach laparoscopically have become easily accessible . This has resulted in fewer complications , shorter hospital stays and a faster recovery . With all the beneficial factors for robotic surgery , this surgical technique has been embraced by general surgeons and specialty surgeons . Numerous surgeries across all specialties , including bariatric , colorectal , gynecology , orthopedic , otolaryngology , urology and vascular are now performed in less time with better clinical outcomes . This has translated into a whole host of these surgical cases being performed as outpatient procedures .
Valley Health System , The Valley Hospital By Howard H . Jones , M . D ., Subspecialty Director , Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery ; Director , Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery , Valley Medical Group
Thanks to high-definition 3-D visualization tools , personalized surgical plans , intuitive motion and ergonomic design , robotic surgery enables surgeons to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions with outstanding precision . Robotic surgery offers several advantages over open surgery , including significantly less pain , reduced blood loss , less scarring , a shorter recovery time , a faster return to normal daily activities , and better clinical outcomes . Early recovery is especially important for patients undergoing cancer treatment , as it may mean an earlier transition to the next stage of treatment . In 2001 , Valley was among the first hospitals in the country to adopt the da Vinci Surgical System for minimally invasive surgeries . Valley continues to invest in next-generation robotic systems — including the da Vinci Xi Surgical System and the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgical System for partial knee , total knee and hip replacements — to bring the latest minimally invasive options to patients . Valley ’ s robotic surgeons receive extensive training in robotic surgery techniques . Valley now offers robotic surgery for a range of surgical needs , including general , thoracic , urologic , gynecologic and urogynecologic surgery . This minimally invasive alternative to complex open surgeries allows surgeons to operate through the smallest of incisions with greater precision , and significant benefits to patients .
RWJBarnabas Health , Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey By Ruth D . Stephenson , DO , FACOG ; Gynecologic Oncologist , Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
The Gynecologic Oncology Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey in partnership with RWJBarnabas Health offers advanced treatment options , including innovative robotic surgical techniques . Certain gynecologic malignancies and complex benign gynecologic conditions that require surgery can be treated with robot-assisted surgery . Robotic hysterectomy has become a standard of care in gynecologic surgery . This technique allows a surgeon to control a set of robotic arms that hold tiny
Certain gynecologic malignancies and complex benign gynecologic conditions that require surgery can be treated with robot-assisted surgery .
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