Robotic Surgery

Robotic Surgery

State-of-the-art technology benefits patients

Lake Norman Regional is proud to offer patients the latest technology and advanced treatment options. Robotic surgery provides a safe, minimally invasive approach to surgery that allows surgeons to perform complex surgical procedures through small incisions. For patients, robotic surgery offers:

• Less pain and scarring
• Lower risk of infection
• Shorter hospital stays
• Quicker recovery

How robotic surgery works

Robotic surgery is similar to laparoscopic techniques, in which small incisions are made near the surgical treatment area. From a console in the operating room, the surgeon remotely manipulates surgical instruments, which are attached to robotic arms, to perform surgery through the incisions. A powerful camera provides magnified, 3-D images to provide clear details of the surgical area. Robotic technology gives surgeons enhanced dexterity, precision and range of motion.

da Vinci® Si™ Surgical System

Lake Norman Regional’s surgeons are specially trained on the state-of-the-art da Vinci® Si™ Surgical System. Our surgeons can perform a variety of robotic-assisted procedures, including:

• Bariatric surgery
• Cardiothoracic surgery, including coronary artery bypass
• Colorectal surgery
• General surgery
• Gynecological surgery, including hysterectomy and fibroid surgery (myomectomy)
• Transoral robotic surgery (TORS), for mouth and throat cancers
• Thyroid surgery
• Urologic surgery, including prostatectomy

da Vinci® Frequently Asked Questions

RIO® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System

MAKOplasty® partial knee resurfacing can offer a minimally invasive option to treat knee pain associated with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis. Lake Norman Regional’s orthopedic surgeons use the RIO® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System to resurface the diseased portion of the knee, sparing the patient’s healthy bone and surrounding tissue. This technique offers patients a more natural knee motion.

MAKOplasty® can also be used for hip replacement. In this technique, surgeons are able prepare the hip socket for a more exact implant alignment, reducing complications such as excessive wear on the joint, unequal leg length or dislocation.

MAKOplasty® Frequently Asked Questions

Learn More about MAKOplasty® and da Vinci® Robotic Surgery Techniques at our Community Lectures

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center presents seminars by local doctors at various times during the year to help you learn about the benefits of robotic surgery.