66 y/o M w/ a large sessile adenoma of the ascending colon, not able to be removed endoscopically. Ink tattoo verified location. Robotically, a colotomy made, polyp excised, and colon closed. Pt sent home within 23hrs of the operation.
June 6th, 2013
A first for PrimeHealthCare network
Robotic Single-Site Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal). Visible scar is about 1 cm!
38 y/o F w/ chronic cholecystitis underwent robotic single-site cholecystectomy without incident. Commonly, laparoscopic cholecystectomy requires 3-4 small incisions. Utilizing robotic technology, this gallbladder removal was safe, efficient, and cosmetic. Photo is taken only postoperative day 6.
Another patient with single-site cholecystectomy
Postop 1 month later
54 y/o F s/p screening colonoscopy dx w/ large sessile villous adenoma in cecum, unresectable endoscopically. Patient agreed to laparoscopic resection. Discharged POD#3
38 y/o F w/ near obstructing sigmoid adenocarcinoma s/p laparoscopic sigmoidectomy. Patient requested surgical incisions to be minimal and discrete. Pictures are 1 month postop.
Harry Ou