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Robotic surgery combines advanced technology with minimally invasive techniques, offering enhanced precision, flexibility, and control for complex procedures. Utilizing state-of-the-art systems with 3D high-definition visualization and robotic instruments, surgeons can perform delicate maneuvers in hard-to-reach areas with greater accuracy. This approach results in smaller incisions, less pain, reduced risk of infection, and faster recovery times, making it a preferred option for treating a wide range of conditions across multiple specialties.

Each year, thousands of surgeries are carried out in the United States to treat a number of colon and rectal diseases. Some of the conditions requiring surgery are colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, polyps, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and colonic dysmotility. Surgical treatment to remove all or part of the colon is called a colectomy. This can be done using either the laparoscopic or robotic platform depending on the surgeon’s expertise. Enhanced recovery after surgery, ERAS, is rapidly becoming a standard way of managing patients perioperatively for colon surgery.

Around 600,000 inguinal or groin hernia surgeries are performed annually in the United States. Some are carried out by the traditional “open” method despite the known increase risks of recurrence, chronic pain, and infection. Many surgeons prefer to accomplish hernia repairs using a minimally invasive approach. Our surgeons have extensive experience and specialty training in handling hernias of all types using the most advanced robotic technology available.

Gallbladder surgery is one of the most common general surgical procedures over the last hospital visits each year. The removal of the gallbladder is generally performed as a minimally invasive procedure. This can be performed as either a laparoscopic cholecystectomy or a robotic-assisted cholecystectomy using multiple small incisions, known as a multi-port approach. This technique allows for greater precision and flexibility while minimizing trauma to surrounding tissues. By utilizing a multi-port robotic approach, surgeons can enhance visualization and control, leading to improved outcomes with minimal scarring and faster recovery.

Chronic acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life. For those who do not respond to medication, robotic-assisted anti-reflux surgery (such as Nissen fundoplication) offers a minimally invasive solution to correct the underlying cause of reflux. Using robotic technology, Dr. Brian Harkins can restore the function of the lower esophageal sphincter with greater precision, leading to long-term relief from heartburn, regurgitation, and other GERD symptoms. Patients benefit from smaller incisions, less discomfort, and faster recovery compared to traditional open procedures.

Robotic-assisted spleen surgery provides a minimally invasive option for treating various spleen-related conditions, including splenectomy procedures. Dr. Brian Harkins can use advanced robotic technology to perform delicate maneuvers through small incisions with enhanced precision and control. This approach reduces postoperative pain, minimizes scarring, lowers the risk of complications, and shortens recovery times, allowing patients to resume their normal activities more quickly while benefiting from expert, individualized care.

Robotic-assisted stomach surgery provides a minimally invasive approach for conditions like gastrectomies and reflux procedures. For acid reflux (GERD), treatment options include traditional laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication or robotic-assisted surgery, which enhances precision and recovery. Dr. Brian Harkins offers both approaches, tailoring treatment to each patient for optimal results.

Robotic-assisted appendix surgery offers a precise and minimally invasive approach to treating appendicitis and related conditions. Utilizing advanced robotic technology, Dr. Brian Harkins performs procedures through small incisions, resulting in less tissue damage, reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times compared to traditional methods. The enhanced visualization and precision provided by robotic systems ensure safer, more efficient surgeries, allowing patients to return to daily activities quickly while receiving expert, tailored care.