Robotic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Saint Francis Healthcare offers da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery at both campuses. Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis is the first hospital in the Memphis area to offer Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery for hip and knee replacements.
da Vinci® Robotic Assisted Surgery
Surgery can be intimidating, but the good news is that you have more options today than ever before and one of those is da Vinci® robotic assisted surgery. This type of minimally invasive surgery helps your surgeon perform complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions with improved precision.
With da Vinci®, surgeons use a control panel to perform the procedure with robotic arms, so da Vinci® is human directed. It cannot be programmed or make decisions on its own.
da Vinci® may be performed for the following purposes:
- Colorectal
- Gallbladder
- Gynecology
- Hysterectomy
- Hernia repair
- Oncology
- Prostate
- Urology
- Uterine fibroid
Globus Excelsius™
The Globus ExcelsiusGPS™ procedure is a type of minimally invasive spine surgery that uses a robotic arm with GPS-like navigation to help surgeons place implants in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine. Before surgery, imaging scans are taken and loaded into the system to plan the exact placement of implants based on the patient’s anatomy. During the procedure, the robotic arm follows this plan while the surgeon operates, with live images displayed on a monitor for continuous guidance.
Mako Robotic Arm Surgery
The Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery is a technique used for partial or total knee replacement in adults with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis and in some cases for hip replacement. It combines a CT scan-based surgical plan with a robotic arm system controlled entirely by the surgeon. The CT scan helps create a detailed 3D model of the joint, which guides the surgeon in planning implant placement tailored to the patient’s anatomy.
Mazor X Stealth™
The Mazor X Stealth™ Edition is a robotic-assisted system used in certain spine surgeries, such as those for scoliosis, herniated discs and other spinal conditions. It combines detailed imaging with robotic guidance to help the surgeon plan and perform the procedure using small incisions instead of the larger cuts often used in traditional surgery. The system creates a 3D model from medical images, allowing the surgeon to see the surgical site clearly and track surgical tools in real time.
O-arm®
The O-arm® Multidimensional Imaging System is an advanced imaging tool used during certain spine surgeries. It combines CT scan technology with real-time navigation to provide surgeons with clear, three-dimensional images before, during and after a procedure. When paired with the StealthStation® Navigation system, it works like a GPS, showing the exact position of surgical instruments and implants throughout the surgery.
Aquablation
Aquablation therapy is a minimally invasive surgical option for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, weak urine stream and difficulty emptying the bladder. Using a combination of real-time ultrasound imaging and a robotic waterjet system, the surgeon creates a personalized treatment plan to remove excess prostate tissue without the use of heat, which may help preserve certain urinary and sexual functions.
ION Robotic Bronchoscopy
The Ion bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgical system which uses an ultra-thin maneuverable catheter (tube) to better navigate deeper into lung tissue than traditional lung biopsies.