Da Vinci: Robotic Surgery
Da Vinci: Robotic Surgery
Da Vinci: Robotic Surgery
General Surgeries
Robotic-assisted da Vinci surgeries are fast
becoming the preferred method for a number
of general surgeries at Southeast Georgia
Health System, including:
• Single site laparoscopic cholecystectomy
(surgery through a single entry point to
How the da Vinci “arms” work
remove the gallbladder) Take the next step
The da Vinci Surgical System at the To find a physician specially trained in
• Multi-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy
(conventional laparoscopic surgery to Southeast Georgia Health System da Vinci, please call 1- 855 -ASK- SGHS
remove the gallbladder) Brunswick Campus is a four-arm robot. (1-855-275-7447) or visit sghs.org/davinci.
• Laparoscopic appendectomy (removal One arm holds a camera that allows the
of the appendix) surgeon to see a magnified, 3-D view of
• Colon resection (removal of all or part of the the surgical site. The other three arms hold
colon/large intestine)
small surgical instruments that perform a
• Hernia repairs with mesh (surgical procedure
to correct an inguinal hernia that uses mesh wide variety of functions, including suturing,
instead of stitches) cutting and clamping.
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD,
and hiatal hernias An expert team delivers expert care sghs.org/davinci
• Lysis of adhesions (removal of scar tissue) While the da Vinci System is robotic, it 2415 Parkwood Drive
requires the skilled hands of a surgeon Brunswick, GA 31520
da Vinci procedures can result in less to guide it. Our physicians have received
blood loss, less risk of infection, fewer
advanced training in the use of the da Vinci
complications, shorter hospital stays
and have been using it successfully for years.
and smaller incisions. We’re tobacco free.
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