Robotic Treatments We Perform
Holy Name Medical Center uses robotic surgery to treat a wide range of conditions. We use three different robotic platforms to give you the best possible care.
Advanced General Surgery
We use the da Vinci robotic system to perform many procedures, including:
- abdominal wall hernia repair
- bariatric (weight loss) surgery
- upper GI procedures (reflux, hiatal hernia, median arcuate ligament, achalasia, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen)
- gynecologic procedures
- knee repair and replacement procedures
- revisional or complex hernia surgery
- revisional bariatric surgery
- thoracic (lung) procedures
- prostate removal (prostatectomy)
- spine surgery
Breakthrough Knee Replacements
We use the ROSA® (which stands for Robotic Surgical Assistant) to give you the most exact surgical results possible. This means you have improved joint stability, better range of motion, and increased odds for a longer-lasting implant.
The ROSA system personalizes surgery to your unique anatomy. Before surgery, your doctor takes a series of X-rays. These images are used to create a 3D model of your knee anatomy, which your surgeon uses to plan the specifics of your procedure.
Talk with your doctor to see if you are a good candidate for robotic knee replacement. They will consider the cause of your joint pain. If medication and other nonsurgical treatments do not relieve your pain, a robotic knee replacement might help.
Specialized Spine Surgery
We use the ExcelsiusGPS® robotic system for spine procedures, which lets your surgeon combine robotics with 3D intraoperative imaging. This increases precision and safety during surgery. There are other benefits, including:
- decreased discomfort after surgery
- faster recovery time
- less time under anesthesia
- reduced risk of complications
Before your procedure, your doctor takes medical images of your spine. The images are imported into the ExcelsiusGPS system. Your surgeon uses these images to plan the size and placement of your implants. We also use the images to “map” the surgery based on your anatomy. This map guides the robotic arm to a specific location in your spine and accurately places the implants.
The robot can take pictures during surgery, which means your doctor receives continuous, live feedback during surgery to ensure the most precise care.
Ongoing Training
Surgeons must perform many robotic procedures to be proficient with robotic systems. As a teaching hospital, Holy Name stays at the leading edge of the latest robotic surgical techniques. Residents and fellows complete rigorous training on the da Vinci system. They also learn how to perform laparoscopic and open surgical procedures.
In 2025, we will launch a new General Surgical Residency program at Holy Name as part of our Graduate Medical Education program. This will include the addition of robotic simulators to teach and train residents, fellows, and other surgeons.
