Robotic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Fluorescence imaging technology now available at Turkey Creek Medical Center
Fluorescence imaging used in the da Vinci Si ® Surgical System offers the capability of providing real-time, image guided identification of key anatomical landmarks using near-infrared technology. Fluorescence imaging allows surgeons to see and assess anatomy better than the naked eye, further enhancing the unmatched vision, precision and control of minimally invasive da Vinci ® surgery. This technology is only available at Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville and the first procedure in Tennessee was recently performed. Read more»
State-of-the-art surgical technology
Robotic surgery is a safe, minimally invasive approach for surgical treatment. Tennova Healthcare is proud to offer the state-of-the-art da Vinci® Si™ Surgical System, which allows surgeons to perform complex surgical procedures through small incisions. For patients, robotic surgery offers:
- Quicker recovery
- Lower risk of infection
- Less pain and scarring
- Shorter hospital stays
How robotic surgery works
Robotic surgery is similar to laparoscopic procedures, in which small incisions are made near the surgical treatment area. From a console in the operating room, the surgeon remotely manipulates surgical instruments, which are attached to robotic arms, to perform surgery through the incisions. A powerful camera provides magnified, three-dimensional images to provide clear details of the surgical area. Robotic technology gives surgeons enhanced dexterity, precision, and range of motion.
Specialized training and expertise
Our surgeons are specially trained on the equipment and have experience with a variety of robotic-assisted procedures, from hysterectomy to heart surgery. Tennova’s surgeons use robotic technology for:
- General surgery
- Urologic surgery, including prostatectomy
- Gynecological surgery, including hysterectomy and fibroid surgery (myomectomy)
- Cardiothoracic surgery, including coronary artery bypass
