Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic surgery combines the skills and experience of highly trained surgeons with the precision and magnification of today's advanced technologies. Patients can receive major surgical procedures with a shorter recovery time and less pain. Medical City Plano offers minimally invasive procedures for:

• General surgery
• Gynecologic surgery
• Gynecologic oncology surgery
• Orthopedic surgery
• Trauma surgery

Robot-assisted surgery is less invasive and allows surgeons to perform surgery through smaller incisions, which can lead to many benefits.

Patient benefits of robot-assisted surgery vary, depending on the procedure performed and other factors, and may include:

• Shorter hospital stay
• Reduced blood loss
• Reduced pain and discomfort
• Faster recovery time and return to normal activities
• Smaller incisions, resulting in reduced risk of infection
• Less scarring
• Greater sparing of nerves

Options for gynecologic surgery at Medical City Plano include minimally-invasive and robotic surgery for the full range of cancerous and non-cancerous women’s issues, including:

• Cervical cancer
• Endometriosis
• Excessive bleeding
• Uterine fibroids
• Ovarian cysts and other issues
• Uterine cancer
• Uterine prolapse
• Vaginal prolapse

Robot-assisted surgery for total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and total hip replacement enables surgeons to perform orthopedic joint replacement surgery with increased accuracy.

The orthopedic robotic system provides each patient with a unique surgical experience based on their specific diagnosis and anatomy. Using a simulated three-dimensional model, the robot allows surgeons to pre-operatively create each patient's surgical plan. During surgery, the plan is validated and any needed adjustments are made while guiding the robotic arm to perform that plan. This technology is especially game-changing for partial knee replacement surgery. Studies indicate that robotic-arm-assisted partial knee replacement is two to three times more accurate than similar non-robotic procedures.

Robot-assisted joint replacement procedures at Medical City Plano include:

• Robotic total hip replacement
• Robotic partial knee replacement
• Robotic partial knee resurfacing
• Robotic total knee replacement

As the only Level I Trauma Center in Collin County, Texas, Medical City Plano can provide specialized care you can't find anywhere else. Our trauma surgeons are all specially trained in robot-assisted surgery, a unique differentiator that few trauma centers in the country have achieved.

The Sarah Cannon Cancer Hospital at Medical City Plano is dedicated to specialized and advanced oncology care including robot-assisted diagnostic and surgical treatments for a range of cancers.

• Robotic gastrointestinal cancer treatment
• Robotic liver cancer treatment
• Robotic lung biopsy