General surgeons regularly use the robot to treat a variety of conditions, including gastroesophageal reflux, colon cancer, gallbladder disease, pyloric stenosis, and hernias.
The use of the robot allows more complicated surgeries to be completed laparoscopically. Patients benefit from these less invasive approaches in terms of smaller scars and quicker recoveries.
If you are interested in meeting with a robotic trained general surgeon, please see our directory of robotic surgeons who operate at Sacred Heart Hospital.