and care were their top priority . I felt my care was tailored to my specific needs . When complications arose , the response was based on my condition , not a cookie-cutter approach .”
Lorberbaum believes that the combination of patient-focused care and state-of-the-art technology makes AdventHealth Gordon a valuable asset to Gordon County and the surrounding region .
“ As a manager of a large , worldwide business , I recognize well-run operations and talented staff , and AdventHealth has a strong , professional team running the hospital and caring for patients ,” he said . “ By being treated in a community hospital , I received a faster and more thorough evaluation , which led to diagnosing the problem and quickly beginning treatment . In emergency situations , having leading-edge health care available within your community is critically important .”
While having the da Vinci Xi is a distinct advantage for hospitals like AdventHealth Gordon and AdventHealth Redmond , such technologies are only as good as the men and women operating
them , according to Dr . Lee . After all , it ’ s the surgeon ’ s hand movements that bend and rotate the instruments in real-time during the procedure . The surgeon is in control of the robot at all times .
“ The key to a successful robotic-assisted surgery is the experience and proficiency that is gained through extensive training ,” Dr . Lee said . “ It is also crucial to have a team of robotic-trained nurses , anesthesiologists and technicians to assist the surgeon throughout the procedure .”
Dr . Lee was AdventHealth Gordon ’ s first physician to be trained and certified in robotics . Within both his six-year urology residency and his twoyear urologic oncology fellowship , he received specialized training in minimally invasive surgery in laparoscopy and robotic surgery .
“ I was lucky Dr . Lee was in Calhoun ,” Lorberbaum said . “ It ’ s amazing that in this community we have someone with Dr . Lee ’ s skills and experience . He could be at any of the top hospitals in the world .”
For more information about robotic surgery at AdventHealth Gordon , please call 706-602-7800 ext . 4052 .
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