February 13, 2020 by John Fernandez
Breathing Innovation: South Miami Hospital Patient...
A 79-year-old retiree with chronic emphysema, who had trouble breathing at rest,...
Kidneys, Our Bodies’ Filter
If you’ve ever experienced a kidney infection or passed a kidney stone, you know not to take these valuable organs for granted, as you likely...
March 20, 2014 / 3 min read
Resolving Infertility
Once you are ready to start a family, waiting is the last thing you want to do. But, having a baby does not come easily...
September 18, 2013 / 3 min read
Single-Site Gallbladder Surgery
Did you know that your gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ that stores and releases bile and other juices that help you digest food? But...
September 10, 2013 / 2 min read
First Scarless Robotic Hysterectomy Patient Talks
In May at South Miami Hospital, Miami gynecologic oncologist Ricardo Estape, M.D., performed South Florida’s first single-incision robotic hysterectomy on Rosa Pazos of Miramar. In...
June 26, 2013 / 1 min read
Mothers' Miracles
For women wanting children, any type of gynecologic problem requiring surgery begs the question: Will I be able to have a baby? Luckily for two...
May 12, 2013 / 2 min read
Surgeon Performs Scarless Hysterectomy with Robot
Gynecologic surgeon Ricardo Estape, M.D., performed South Florida’s first single-incision robotic hysterectomy today at South Miami Hospital. Dr. Estape, who has performed thousands of robotic...
May 8, 2013 / 2 min read
A Teenager's Landmark Robotic Rescue
Jonathan Muniz was registering for an accelerated high school program last summer when he doubled over, gasping for air. “I couldn’t get a breath in...
December 3, 2012 / 2 min read
Robotic Revolution: It was Science Fiction Not...
A surgeon sits at a video console, using joysticks and foot pedals to control three robotic arms suspended over a patient on the nearby operating...
November 21, 2012 / 3 min read
Cool and Cancer-Free
Alma Pol was enjoying her young adulthood in Miami and her fast-paced career working in public relations for the judicial courts when a routine Pap...
November 20, 2012 / 2 min read
