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Robotics at St. Joseph's - What can doctors treat using the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System?

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Article Index

  1. Robotics at St. Joseph's
  2. How does my surgeon use the da Vinci?
  3. The Benefits of da Vinci Surgery
  4. What can doctors treat using the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System? current position
  5. Frequently Asked Questions
  6. Additional Information

What can doctors treat using the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System?

Many procedures that were traditionally performed with open surgery can now be done using the less invasive da Vinci procedure. Robotic surgical procedures are used at St. Joseph's to treat the following:

Cardiology

  • Cornonary artery disease

Urology

  • Prostrate Cancer
  • Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction
  • Bladder cancer
  • Kidney cancer
  • Vesicoureteral reflux

Gynecology

  • Endometriosis/ adenomyosis
  • Excessive menstrual bleeding
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Uterine prolapse cancer
  • Cancer

 

 

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