Robotic Assisted Surgery at McLaren Bay Region
Robotic Assisted Surgery at McLaren Bay Region is located in Bay City at 1900 Columbus Ave. in between Trumbull St. and Mulholland St. Our physicians, surgeons and other health care team members are committed to delivering care and providing excellence in our Robotic Assisted Surgery. Robotic Assisted Surgery at McLaren Bay Region services care close to home in Bay City, West Branch, Saginaw and surrounding areas.
McLaren Bay Region offers a wide range of state-of-the-art robotic-assisted surgical procedure. This type of minimally invasive option for surgery is performed under the direction and guidance of a highly trained surgeon.
The da Vinci Surgical System and Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery are both available at McLaren Region The side effects of the robotic surgery are very minimal which is a huge advantage. These side effects includes, less bleeding, lower risk of infection, less pain and scarring. Patients usually experience a faster recovery. Most of the time, patients will go home the same as the surgery and are able to get back to daily activities much sooner.
What are advantages of robotic-assisted surgery?
Outcomes can vary because surgery is very unique to each patient and procedure. Robotic-assisted surgery is considered safe and effective, however this surgery may not be appropriate for everyone. You should always ask your doctor about all treatment options that are right for you, as well as the benefits and risks.
Advantages of robotic-assisted surgery for patients include:
- Shorter hospital stays
- Less pain
- Less risk of infection
- Faster recovery
- Less scarring
- Reduced blood loss and transfusions
- Speedier recovery to daily routines
Major advantages for surgeons using robotic-assisted surgery include:
- Great visualization
- Enhanced surgeon dexterity
- Greater precision
Robotic Surgery
Like every other surgery, there are risks. There are risks with robotic surgeries, so be sure to talk about your specific situation with your physician and surgeon before deciding that robotic surgery is right for you.