PUNTA GORDA, FL (June 7, 2013) – Charlotte Regional’s first da Vinci®robotically-assisted single-site gallbladder removal was recently performed by Dr. John Guarino. Patients who choose Single-Site da Vinci® surgery experience virtually scarless results. That’s because the surgeon operates through only one small incision in the navel (belly button). After a fast recovery, the scar is almost impossible to see.
“da Vinci®single-site has improved visualization and safety and is less cumbersome to use than traditional laparoscopic technologies,” states Dr. Guarino. “Being able to do the incision right through the umbilicus means that the resulting scar is barely noticeable and that’s a positive for my patients.”
Single-Site da Vinci® surgery offers patients the following potential benefits:
This procedure is performed using the da Vinci® Surgical System. da Vinci® is a state-of-the-art robotic surgical platform that translates the surgeon’s hand movements into smaller, more precise movements of instruments inside the body. da Vinci’s® vision system provides the surgeon with 3D-HD visualization allowing for enhanced vision, precision, dexterity and control. During the entire procedure, the surgeon is 100% in control of the da Vinci® System.
Compared to manual single-port (access) laparoscopy, da Vinci® surgeons have improved precision, control, better ergonomics and greater access. These advantages allow the surgeon to perform the most precise and comprehensive single-incision surgery available today.
“Being a part of the Institute for Robotic Surgery gives Charlotte County patients exclusive access to the latest in robotic surgery in their own home town, eliminating the need to travel”, says Charlotte Regional CEO, José F. Morillo. “We are fortunate to have this talent and expertise in our community.”
Surgeons at Charlotte Regional Medical Center utilize the da Vinci® Surgical System for a variety of minimally invasive robotic surgical procedures, including general and gynecological surgery.
Located in Punta Gorda, Charlotte Regional Medical Center is a full-service hospital dedicated to abiding by the mission of: Caring professionals dedicated to serving our community. Founded in 1947, 208-bed Charlotte Regional is Joint Commission Accredited and an award-winning hospital, with stroke services, orthopedics and respiratory programs earning national distinction. For more information, visit www.CharlotteRegional.com.
