Robotic Surgery

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals continues the tradition of setting standards in surgery with expertise in robotic surgery. Our surgeons have performed thousands of procedures using the da Vinci® robot to treat a variety of conditions.

Today, we are one of only a select few in the Philadelphia area to own the da Vinci Si Robot. This provides our surgeons with enhanced high-definition 3D vision for a superior field of vision during surgery.

For more information or to make an appointment with one of our physicians call 1-800-JEFF-NOW.

What is Robotic Surgery?

Robotic surgery is similar to other minimally invasive surgical procedures in that surgeons make small incisions in which they can insert their instruments and cameras. The difference is that with this breakthrough technology, surgeons can now perform more complex surgeries due to the capabilities of the da Vinci® platform.

During a procedure, your surgeon is seated comfortably at a console looking at the surgical area using high definition 3D images. This provides greater visualization, dexterity and precision for delicate procedures. They then use hand and foot controls to move the surgical arms to perform the procedure.

This technology requires highly skilled surgeons who have extensive experience using the robot technology - and that is what you will get here at Jefferson.

Benefits of Robotic Surgery

As a patient, the potential benefits of robotic surgery are many. They can include:

Shorter hospital stays
Significantly less pain
Less blood loss and transfusions
Less scarring
Quicker return to normal activities

Otolaryngology

One of the busiest practices in the region and one of only a handful in the Philadelphia region to treat cancers of the throat, neck, tongue and voicebox with Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS).

Urology

Jefferson urologists are among the best in using robotic surgery to treat conditions of the genitourinary system. These techniques involve operating around delicate nerve areas and this technique provides your surgeons with advanced tools that enable you to achieve the most optimal recovery. To learn more about our robotic procedures, click on the links below:

Prostatectomy – For removal of the prostate for prostate cancer
Pyeloplasty – For blockages of the ureteropelvic junction
Cystectomy – For partial or full removal of the bladder for bladder cancer
Nephrectomy – For the partial or full removal of tumors of the kidneys

Gynecology

For the removal of fibroid tumors while preserving a woman’s ability to get pregnant, Jefferson is leading the way with robotic myomectomy. For a partial or total hysterectomy, our surgeons can perform a robotic hysterectomy.

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Liver Tumor Program

Jefferson surgeons are leading the way in performing robotic liver resections. This provides significant advantages to laparoscopic procedures in treating some forms of liver cancer. Our surgeons are among only a handful in the United States to perform this procedure.

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

If you or someone you care for needs a mitral valve repair; or is diagnosed with a mediastinal mass or cysts; or if you are suffering from myasthenia gravis, turn to the experienced and highly skilled surgeons at Jefferson's Cardiothoracic Surgery Program in Philadelphia for treatment.

Traditional surgical approaches for these conditions involves opening the chest which results in a long and painful recovery as well as a larger scar. At Jefferson, our surgeons can perform these procedures robotically. Jefferson surgeons were the first to perform a robotic mitral valve repair in Philadelphia.

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