Minimally invasive surgery
Minimally invasive surgery is an effective surgical method that is less intrusive than traditional surgery. By using small incisions and instruments, we are able to create positive surgical outcomes that typically have minimal scarring, faster recovery times and shorter hospital stays.
Minimally invasive robotic surgery in Sachse, Texas
Thanks to minimally invasive surgical techniques like robotic surgery, patients can receive major surgical procedures with a shorter recovery time and less pain.
Surgeons who perform minimally invasive procedures at Medical City Sachse use robot-assisted techniques in various medical specialties, from general surgery to orthopedics.
Robotic surgery options
Robotic surgery procedures are used across many different specialties. Medical City Sachse offers minimally invasive procedures for:
- Gynecologic surgery
- General surgery
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Heart and vascular surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Urologic surgery
Benefits of robotic surgery
Robotic technology allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery through small incisions, which can be roughly the size of a dime. The robotic system seamlessly translates the surgeon's hand, wrist and finger movements into precise, real-time movements of surgical instruments.
Benefits of robot-assisted surgery vary, depending on the procedure performed and other factors, may include:
- Smaller incisions
- Reduced pain, discomfort and risk of infection
- Quicker healing
- Shorter hospital stay
- Reduced blood loss
- Less scarring
- More nerves spared
- Faster recovery time and return to normal activities
Procedures we offer
Specially trained surgeons offer a wide range of minimally invasive and robot-assisted options in specialty areas, including:
Single-site robotic surgeries: Medical City Sachse surgeons offer single-incision, robot-assisted procedures, completed through a tiny incision in the belly button for gastrointestinal, gynecological and urological surgeries, including:
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair
- Hysterectomy