Robotic Surgery in Sebring

Absolutely, your surgeon will be in control of every aspect of the surgical procedure. Our Da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Surgery System has your surgeon running the console, where he/she controls the surgical instruments.

One of the amazing benefits of the Da Vinci system is that it delivers 3D high-definition views to your surgeon. They have a crystal-clear view of the surgical area that is magnified 10 times to what the human eye sees.

Your surgeon makes smaller incisions as entry points, and the Da Vinci system translates your surgeon’s hand movements at the console in real time, bending and rotating the tiny instruments like a human hand would do. However, the system provides a far greater range of motion than possible by human hands. It also has built-in tremor-filtration technology so that your surgeon can move each instrument with extremely smooth precision.

Your small intestine, located immediately below your stomach, helps you absorb the necessary nutrients from the foods you eat. At Florida Lakes Surgical, our surgical team treats complications with the Da Vinci System. We also treat other parts of the digestive tract with minimally invasive and robotic gastrointestinal (GI) surgeries.

Gastrointestinal surgery targets and treats complications involving your digestive tract, extending from your mouth, through the esophagus and stomach, and down to your small and large intestines.

Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract also includes accessory organs like your pancreas, gallbladder, and appendix, which help with the digestive process.

Gastrointestinal surgery can accomplish many different goals, including removing suspicious growths along the tract or repairing tears and other forms of damage. You might also need gastrointestinal surgery at Florida Lakes Surgical for diagnostic or screening purposes.

In many cases, surgeons prefer to perform gastrointestinal surgery with minimally invasive techniques instead of open surgery. With minimally invasive surgery, your surgeon uses a long tube with a camera at the end to enter your body through either a small incision or through an opening that already exists, like your mouth.

With the aid of the Da Vinci® robotic surgical system, GI surgeries at Florida Lakes Surgical are highly precise and low-risk compared to conventional approaches.

Preparing for gastrointestinal surgery involves many steps, and those steps can vary depending on the type of surgery you need. In comparison to open surgery, minimally invasive options typically require less preparation and less recovery time.

Your surgeon at Florida Lakes Surgical gives you a comprehensive set of instructions to follow leading up to the date of your surgery. They might include:

• Fasting (avoiding eating and drinking) for specified hours beforehand.
• Avoiding certain medications and supplements.
• Making arrangements to miss work while you recover.
• Securing a ride to and from your appointment.
• Arranging your home to be comfortable and conducive to your recovery.

Other steps might be necessary according to your current level of health and personal needs. The Florida Lakes Surgical team is available to answer your questions in detail and make sure you know what to expect.