On Friday, February 17, 2012, Barton Memorial Hospital welcomed a new addition to its surgical team – the da Vinci® Si Surgical System. Defined as robotic-assisted technology, the da Vinci has become widely known as being an effective alternative to both traditional "open" surgery and conventional minimally invasive laparoscopy. The potential patient benefits, include:
- Less pain
- Less blood loss
- Shorter hospital stay
- Fewer complications
- Faster return to normal activities
To see if da Vinci minimally invasive surgery is right for you, call a da Vinci certified physician affiliated with Barton Memorial Hospital.