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JUN 27, 2022Five interesting facts from St. Joseph Health that you should know about your spine.
Read More Additional information about 5 things to know about your spine | St. Joseph HealthUsing small surgical instruments and a series of tiny incisions, robotic surgery is a minimally invasive technique with a multitude of benefits. It allows surgeons to do complex procedures with pinpoint precision. Bryan Parrent, MD, general surgeon at St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital, says, “For many patients, the major benefits of robotic surgery include less surgical trauma, minimal scarring, and quicker recovery times compared to traditional surgery.”
Performing robotic surgery requires state-of-the-art technology. The St. Joseph Health surgical team uses the da Vinci Surgical System for FDA-approved procedures. Currently, the FDA has approved over 50 robotic surgery procedures in the following areas:
Learn more about St. Joseph Health’s Robotic Surgery. Need a second opinion? Schedule an appointment to talk with a St. Joseph Health doctor.
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Five interesting facts from St. Joseph Health that you should know about your spine.
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