Surgeons at South Georgia Medical Center are committed to getting surgical patients back to their lives sooner.
According to Dr. James Davis, colon and rectal surgery, as well as hernia repairs, aren’t as scary as they once were.
In the past, surgeons made large incisions in skin and muscle so that they could directly see and work on the area of concern. This is called open surgery. Today doctors still perform open surgery, but can also perform many general and colorectal procedures using minimally invasive laparoscopic or robotic-assisted surgery.
At SGMC, the Davinci XI robotic system, the newest version to date, changes the game. Patients experience a shorter hospital stay, fewer complications and less risk of having to switch to an open procedure. Although, the biggest satisfier is probably the aesthetic benefit of only needing a few small incisions.
“Patients need to know they don’t have to travel to receive the most advanced surgical care, it’s here at SGMC,” said Dr. Davis
Ask your physician if a robotic surgery is right for you. To view a comprehensive list of surgeons performing robotic surgeries at SGMC click here.