Get back to what you love faster with da Vinci surgery

We're proud to offer our patients the latest in robotic-assisted surgery close to home. Our surgeons prefer using this technology where space is confined and precise work around nerves and blood vessels is important. Additionally, with small surface incisions slightly larger than the diameter of a pencil, the trauma on internal tissue is minimal. That means faster recovery, less pain and blood loss over traditional surgery methods.

Click on the links below to see the da Vinci in action and hear from our da Vinci surgeons and patients:

• Hysterectomy patient story: Jackie Kundert
• Monroe Clinic da Vinci surgeons and OB/GYN: John Bazley, MD and Keith Martin, MD, FACOG
  
• da Vinci gynecology website: stories from patients and doctors all over the world
• da Vinci demonstration video

To learn more about Monroe Clinic's da Vinci surgical options, contactl Women's Health at 608-324-2250 or Urology at 608-324-2300.

Providers:

• John Bazley, MD
• Keith Martin, MD, FACOG
• Nathan Moore, MD
• Andrew Rikkers, DO

Frequently Asked Questions:

Does the da Vinci robotic surgical system replace the need for a surgeon?

No. The surgeon uses his/her hands to control the da Vinci system. The da Vinci Surgical System cannot act on its own. Surgeries are entirely performed and guided by the surgeon.

Will insurance plans cover da Vinci surgeries?

The da Vinci is FDA-approved, so it is covered by many plans. While coverage may vary from policy to policy, any insurance provider—including Medicare—that covers minimally invasive surgery will cover da Vinci procedures.

What if the hospital experiences a power outage?

A backup battery will allow the hospital’s generators time to take over with no interruption of power.

How does the da Vinci increase precision?
1) Scaled movement: The da Vinci scales a surgeon’s larger hand movements into careful, tiny movements. It even filters shaky movements or tremors and will not allow any movement if the surgeon’s head is not placed in the viewfinder, ensuring every movement is an intentional movement.

2) Amazing visualization: High-definition cameras offer 3D vision and 10-12x magnification. This detail allows surgeons to safely navigate nerves and blood vessels. Surgeons can move the camera to look around “corners” and underneath the organs.

What are the key patient benefits?

• Incisions are slightly larger than the diameter of a pencil and scarring is minimal
• The smaller incisions heal faster and are less painful
• Patients who receive da Vinci surgery typically spend less than half the time recovering over other types of traditional surgery This allows patients to return to their daily lives sooner and reduces hospital costs by nearly 33%
• The high level of precision may permit people who are not candidates for invasive surgery to undergo surgical repair
• While useful in many types of surgeries, it is particularly useful in gynecology where space is confined and precise work around imperative nerves and blood vessels is required
• The greater surgical precision enhances the likelihood that all cancerous tissue will be removed