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Robotic-Assisted Surgery

We offer state-of-the-art robotic-assisted surgery to a very wide range of patients in multiple specialties. As a less invasive option some benefits can include:

  • Shorter hospitalization
  • A more comfortable and faster recovery to return to normal activities
  • Smaller incisions, resulting in reduced risk of infection
  • Reduced blood loss and transfusions
  • Minimal scarring

You are encouraged to discuss if this approach is right for you with your physician.

If you have questions and want to learn more about robotic-assisted surgeries offered, please click on one of the below pages.

Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)

ROSA Knee System enables surgeons to carry out minimally invasive knee replacement procedures with greater precision and a higher standard of care, helping restore a natural, balanced knee.

  • Total Knee Replacement

Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy

Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy provides a unique approach for visualizing and accessing small, peripheral nodules in hard-to-reach areas of the lung.

  • Better reach, visualization and control provides doctors with an advanced method for diagnosing early stage lung cancer, when it is most treatable
  • Saves time and reduces stress, eliminating the need to make multiple trips to the hospital (CT Scan and Endoscopy can now be performed in a single procedure)
  • Fast recovery time (patients usually go home the same day)

Learn more about Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy or call (925) 947-3322 for more information.

Angioplasty Procedure

Angioplasty procedures ensure patients have access to the most up-to-date surgical capabilities including the following and more.

  • Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

Learn more about Robotic Assisted Angioplasty or call (925) 674-2233 for more information.

Gynecology Procedures

Gynecological robotic-assisted procedures ensure that patients have access to the most up-to-date surgical capabilities including the following and more.

  • Complex gynecology procedures
  • Hysterectomy
  • Myomectomy (Uterine Fibroid Removal)
  • Robotic surgery for endometriosis and pelvic pain 

Thoughts from our surgeons:

“More surgeons are now performing robotic surgery, with greater variety.”

“Patients leave the hospital sooner, they get back to their routines sooner, and the procedures are associated with fewer complications”.

Call (925) 947-3322 for more information.

Lung Procedures

Lung robotic-assisted procedures ensure patients have access to the most up-to-date surgical capabilities including the following and more.

  • Anti reflux surgery
  • Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (for early stage lung cancer diagnosis)
  • Diaphragm plication (for paralysis of diaphragm)
  • Diaphragm repair
  • Esophagectomy
  • Gastrectomy (for gastric cancers)
  • Heller myotomy (for achalasia – swallowing disorder)
  • Lobectomy (for lung disease)
  • Mediastinal (chest cavity) tumor resection
  • Wedge resections

Thoughts from our surgeons:

“We have honed our techniques to the point where robotic surgery has just become regular surgery on a better platform, with better techniques”.    

Learn more about Lung Cancer Surgery or call (925) 947-3322 for more information.

Clinical Minutes: Minimally invasive thoracic surgery

Urologic Procedures

Urologic robotic-assisted procedures ensure patients have access to the most up-to-date surgical capabilities including the following and more.

  • Radical and simple prostatectomy
  • Radical and partial cystectomy (urinary bladder removal)
  • Bladder reconstruction
  • Bladder diverticulectomy (pouch in the small intestine lining removal)
  • Ureteral reconstruction and reimplant
  • Ureterolithotomy (ureter stone removal)
  • Pyeloplasty (renal pelvis reconstruction)
  • Pyelolithotomy (renal pelvis incision to remove kidney stones)
  • Partial and radical nephrectomy (kidney removal)
  • Pelvic floor reconstruction

Thoughts from our surgeons:

“John Muir Health is a high-volume center, giving the best access to quality care.”

“The collaboration works very well between gynecology and urology.”

Learn more about Urologic Cancer Surgery or call (925) 947-3322 for more information.

Clinical Minutes: Robotic partial nephrectomy

Gynecologic Cancer

Gynecologic Cancer robotic-assisted procedures ensure patients have access to the most up-to-date surgical capabilities including the following and more.

  • Robotic surgery for endometrial, ovarian and cervical cancer 
  • Radical trachelectomy (removal of the cervix, upper vagina and tissue surrounding the cervix)
  • Sentinel lymph node dissection

Thoughts from our surgeons:

“The precision of robotic surgery is unrivaled -- three-dimensional visualization and delicate tissue handling make surgery easier and safer”.

“Our expanded robotic capabilities have allowed us to be more effective in the services we provide to our patients”.

Learn more about Gynecologic Cancer Treatment or call (925) 947-3322 for more information.

Colorectal Procedures

Colorectal robotic-assisted procedures ensure patients have access to the most up-to-date surgical capabilities including the following and more.

  • Low Anterior Resection
  • Colectomy (colon removal)
  • Right and Left Hemi Colectomy
  • Colostomy Reversal
  • Rectal resection
  • Repair of ventral hernia and inguinal hernia
  • Left and right colectomy
  • Cholecystectomies (gallbladder removal)
  • Total Mesorectal Excision
  • Transanal minimally-invasive surgery (TAMIS)
  • Transanal endoscopic micro-surgery (TEMS)

Thoughts from our surgeons:

“The main application for robotics in colorectal surgery is in the performance of Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) in the management of rectal cancer”.

“John Muir Health is poised to provide an exceptional patient experience with superior outcomes in robotic colorectal surgery."

Learn more about Colorectal Cancer Treatment or call (925) 947-3322 for more information.

Clinical Minutes: Questions to ask about robotic surgery 

Clinical Minutes: Robotics and colorectal cancer

General Surgery Procedures

General Surgery robotic-assisted procedures ensure patients have access to the most up-to-date surgical capabilities including the following and more.

  • Hernia (inguinal, incisional, ventral, hiatal/paraesophageal)
  • Bariatrics (sleeve gastrectomy, roux-en-y gastric bypass, band revisions)
  • Cholecystectomy (single-site and multiport gallbladder removal)
  • Gastrectomy (all or parts of stomach removal)
  • Splenectomy (spleen removal)
  • Adrenalectomy (adrenal gland removal)
  • Appendectomy
  • Colectomy (all or part of the colon or large intestine removal)

Thoughts from our surgeons:

“There has been exponential growth in surgical applications of the robotic platform”.

“Along with advancements in visualization and instrumentation, the robot allows precision and access that the surgeon has never had before”.

Call (925) 947-3322 for more information.

Clinical Minutes: Robotic-assisted hernia repair surgery

Clinical Minutes: Robotic-assisted gallbladder surgery