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The number of robotic-assisted procedures performed at Manatee Memorial Hospital has been continuously rising, from less than 1,000 in 2008 to 10,000 in 2024.
Surgeons use the da Vinci® Xi Surgical System, providing patients with a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery that can reduce complications associated with open procedures, including less blood loss, less pain and quicker recovery. The system uses high-definition, special instruments and computer software that allows the surgeon to operate with enhanced vision, precision, dexterity and control.
To perform minimally invasive spine surgery, for example, surgeons make small incisions and use small cameras designed for viewing internal portions of the body. This inside view of the patient’s body is shown on television screens in the operating room to help the surgeon get a clear view of the surgical area during the procedure.
Surgeons use the da Vinci robot to perform the following procedures:
• General surgery
• Gynecologic oncology
• Head, neck and sleep apnea surgery
• Orthopedic and spine surgery
• Thoracic surgery
• Urologic surgery
Minimally invasive techniques can offer several advantages, including smaller scars instead of one large scar, minimal muscle-related injury, a shorter hospital stay (two to three days versus five to six days), reduced postoperative pain, a shorter recovery period and the ability to return to work and daily activities much sooner.
In fact, Manatee Memorial Hospital is designated as a Center of Excellence in robotic surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). The hospital has 12 surgical suites in the OR, with three dedicated to the da Vinci® robots, and is a designated training facility for Intuitive and the da Vinci® Xi Surgical System.
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Individual results may vary. There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if minimally invasive, robotic surgery is right for you. Physicians are on the medical staff of Manatee Memorial Hospital, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Manatee Memorial Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website.
