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423-778-DOCS
For more information about the Erlanger Surgical Robotics Team, call
Jeni Appel, BSN, RN
Robotics Program Manager
Surgical Services
423-778-4502
When you have been diagnosed with a condition that requires surgery, you will often have a choice when medically appropriate between a large incision or laparoscopy (minimally invasive surgery with small incisions).
Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive approach that allows surgeons to operate with enhanced precision through small cuts. Surgeons control the robotic system at all times using high-definition, 3D visualization to perform complex procedures with greater accuracy.
The Erlanger Surgical Robotics Team offers one of the largest and most advanced robotic surgery programs in the Southeast, combining leading-edge technology with highly experienced surgeons to deliver minimally invasive care across multiple specialties.
Benefits of Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery offers numerous potential benefits, including:
- Less pain and blood loss
- Less scarring
- Fewer complications
- Shorter hospital stay
- Faster return to normal activities
- Greater precision
- Greater visualization, dexterity for the surgeon
Why Choose Erlanger for Robotic Surgery?
- Largest robotic surgery fleet in the region
- Over 20,000 robotic-assisted procedures annually
- Top 5% nationally for robotic surgery volume
- Newest-generation robotic technology, the da Vinci 5 System
- Academic medical center expertise
Robotic Surgery Specialties at Erlanger
Robotic-assisted surgery is available across a wide range of specialties, allowing more patients to benefit from minimally invasive care close to home.