Big things happen with smaller incisions
Whether you are contemplating surgical weight loss, have been diagnosed with a hernia or bad gallbladder, discover gentle, compassionate care close to home. At Spectrum Health Lakeland, we're part of a team of 80 da Vinci® surgeons who are specially trained in the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques using the da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical System.
More than 14,000 robotic-assisted surgeries have been performed to date have led to faster healing, less discomfort, more life to live. Some of the most common surgeries performed using the da Vinci are:
1,000 safety checks per second
Lakeland surgeons use the da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical Systems to see inside the body more clearly and perform complex surgeries through tiny incisions.The da Vinci robot performs over 1,000 safety checks per second and allows for a whole new level of safer, more complex surgical treatment. This state-of-the-art technology allows patients to receive the advanced treatment they need, without leaving our community.
Compared to conventional surgery, da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery may provide a number of benefits including:
- Faster recovery
- Less pain
- Minimal scarring
- Reduced blood loss and need for blood transfusions
- Reduced risk of infection
- Single site incision
- Shorter hospital stays
- Smaller incisions
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Aug 29, 2017 Reporting from Niles, MI
Thank You Very Much, Mr. Roboto - Gary Burkett
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Aug 29, 2017
Aug 29, 2017
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It was a Thursday night and Gary Burkett was traveling up to Grand Rapids with his daughter for a softball tournament. Not long after checking into their hotel, the dad and daughter duo headed to bed to rest up for the big game the next day. A few ho
Thank You Very Much, Mr. Roboto - Gary Burkett
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Thank You Very Much, Mr. Roboto - Gary Burkett
Aug, 2017
Physicians: Roy Winslow, MD
It was a Thursday night and Gary Burkett was traveling up to Grand Rapids with his daughter for a softball tournament. Not long after checking into their hotel, the dad and daughter duo headed to bed to rest up for the big game the next day. A few hours after falling asleep Gary was awakened by severe stomach pains. Having experienced a similar episode a few months prior he decided to try and walk it off.
However, when the pain didn’t subside he decided to call an ambulance to take him to the emergency room. After running a series of tests, his care team determined that his symptoms were caused by his gallbladder and gave him medication to help with the pain.
Upon returning home to St. Joseph, Gary made an appointment with Lakeland general surgeon Roy Winslow, MD. Dr. Winslow informed Gary that his gall bladder was “dying” and could burst at any moment. He would need to have surgery to have it taken out as soon as possible.
“Dr. Winslow did a phenomenal job explaining my options to me and let me know that my procedure could be done using the da Vinci® robot, which would only require five small incisions,” said Gary. “He took the time to answer all the questions I had and I was easily convinced that robotic surgery was the best option for me.”
Two days later Gary was scheduled for surgery with “Mr. Roboto” as he jokingly liked to call the da Vinci® Xi™ system.
“My care team did a great job setting the stage for exactly what was going to happen that day,” said Gary. “Dr. Winslow shared that he had personally undergone gall bladder surgery, which added a personal element to the experience – he was very empathetic to my situation.”
After a successful surgery Gary returned home to begin the healing process.
“For the most part my recovery was pretty painless,” he said. “I work from home so I was able to move my computer upstairs to avoid having to climb up and down the stairs and was back to work within just a few days.”
Gary is also thankful to have no limitations to the types of food he can eat which is a common outcome for people who undergo gall bladder surgery.
“Overall my surgery was a very positive experience and I have Dr. Winslow and his staff to thank for that,” said Gary.