West Virginia Medical Journal - 2021 - Quarter 4 | Page 7

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MAKING COMMUNITIES HEALTHIER

A part of LifePoint Health ®, Logan Regional Medical Center is a 132-bed acute care facility in Logan , WV , that is accredited by The Joint Commission ( TJC ). The hospital offers a full range of health care services and continues to focus on improvements to enhance services and fulfill their mission of making communities healthier .
In pursuit of this mission , Logan Regional Medical Center has launched and enriched its robotic surgery program with the arrival of a new surgical robot . The new , innovative technology – a $ 1.5 million investment – assists specially-trained surgeons in specific surgical procedures for general and gynecologic surgery .
Robotic surgery , or robotic-assisted surgery , allows surgeons the ability to perform complex procedures with added precision , flexibility and control than with many conventional techniques . Patients may benefit from less pain , faster recovery times , fewer complications , shorter hospital stays , smaller incisions and less noticeable scars .
“ We are proud to offer innovative robotic technology to help enhance health outcomes for our patients ,” says Dr . James Paugh , General Surgeon at Logan Regional Medical Center . “ Robotic surgery is one of the many ways we are fulfilling our mission of making communities healthier and providing the highest quality care , close to home for those we serve .”
“ Robotic technology is transforming the way we perform surgeries at Logan Regional Medical Center ,” says Dr . Jodi Cisco-Goff , a robotically trained surgeon at Logan Regional Medical Center . “ Through this new , advanced tool , we are able to personalize surgery in a more precise way for each patient .”
Robotic technology is transforming the way we perform surgeries at Logan Regional Medical Center .
“ Robotic Hysterectomy surgery is a very unique and creative approach to help women with tiny incisions for less pain and quick recovery ,” says Dr . Emad Mousa , OB / GYN at Logan Regional Medical Center .
While many patients are a candidate for robotic surgery , David Brash , CEO of Logan Regional Medical Center , reminds patients to consult with their doctors about the best surgical method for their individual needs .
20 Hospital Drive | Logan , WV
To learn more about Logan Regional Medical Center ’ s surgical services program and technology , please visit LoganRegionalMedicalCenter . com . To find a robotically trained surgeon , call our Physician Referral Line at ( 304 ) 566-8167 .