Port Charlotte, FL (May 7, 2013) – Dr. Domingo Galliano and Peace River Regional Medical Center performed the first da Vinci® robotically-assisted single-site gallbladder removal. “The da Vinci® Single-site technique is an innovative addition to the hospital’s Institute for Robotic Surgery service and provides a better patient experience with quicker recovery and less pain”, states Ricky Satcher, Market CEO.
Peace River’s commitment to deliver cutting edge technology to our community is evidenced by Dr. Domingo Galliano, General and Colorectal Surgeon being the first to perform the single incision gallbladder removal with our new da Vinci® surgical system.
At Peace River we’re proud of the care we provide our patients, and are dedicated in offering the medical advancements that allow our patients to get back to their lives as quickly as possible.
“This exciting new procedure with the da Vinci® Surgical System is a surgeon’s dream. With this new procedure patients can now have their gallbladder removed through a small incision buried in their belly button, where no visible scar can be seen”, states Dr. Galliano.
“The Institute for Robotic Surgery at Peace River gives patients exclusive access to the latest in robotic surgery in their own home town, eliminating the need to travel”, states, Bayode Omosaiye, COO.
Surgeons at Peace River Regional Medical Center utilize the da Vinci® Surgical System for a variety of minimally invasive robotic surgical procedures, including general, thoracic and gynecological surgery.
To learn more about robotic procedures at Peace River Regional Medical Center, visit www.instituteforroboticsurgeryswfl.com.
About Peace River Regional Medical Center
Founded in 1962 by a group of local physicians, Peace River Regional Medical Center is a 254-bed Joint Commission Accredited full-service hospital located in Port Charlotte. Recognized locally as a leading healthcare provider, Peace River is offers a full-continuum of care to patients in Charlotte County. In 2012, the state-of-the-art Peace River Heart Institute opened on the main hospital campus. Peace River Heart Institute is Charlotte County’s only full-service cardiac center, offering a full spectrum if interventional cardiac services, including open heart surgery.
About Institute for Robotic Surgery Southwest Florida
The Institute for Robotic Surgery is the only institute in Charlotte County specifically dedicated to robotic surgery. The institute brings together specially trained physicians, staff and technology all in one place delivering the best minimally invasive robotic surgery in Charlotte County. In fact, we’re the only surgery center in the area to offer the da Vinci® Surgical System and MAKOplasty®.
