Robotic Surgery


Robotic Hernia Repair on the Rise

While documented incidence of abdominal hernias varies greatly, researchers and surgeons generally agree that hernia repair is the most common procedure surgeons perform. Now, research...

June 26, 2017 / 3 min read


Living Well After Bladder Cancer (Video)

When May Williamson was diagnosed with advanced bladder cancer in 2008, the standard treatment at that time was invasive surgery to remove the diseased bladder....

March 16, 2017 / 2 min read


Groundbreaking Robotic Tools Enhance Cancer Treatment

In the procedure rooms of Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Ripal Gandhi, M.D., is pioneering the use of robotic instruments in minimally invasive, endovascular treatments...

July 20, 2016 / 2 min read


Managing Endometriosis: Options for Relief

“Endometriosis often goes undiagnosed or is misdiagnosed because the symptoms can mirror other disorders that cause pelvic pain,” said John Diaz, M.D., a gynecologic surgeon...

May 10, 2016 / 4 min read


Robot Aids in Minimally Invasive Cancer Procedures

Interventional radiologist Ripal Gandhi, M.D., recently performed one of the world’s first robotic radioembolizations for primary liver cancer at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute

November 4, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Robotic Weight Loss Procedure on...

The Baptist Health South Florida News Team follows Dr. Anthony Gonzalez through a robotic sleeve gastrectomy, which will be featured at Obesity Week 2015. #OW2015

October 30, 2015 / 2 min read


Women with Ovarian Cancer Now Living Longer

As the nation observes Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, a look at recent studies reveals good news - women diagnosed with the disease are living longer,...

September 28, 2015 / 4 min read


Treating ‘Pelvic Organ Prolapse’

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the supporting structures of the pelvic region become weakened and relaxed, allowing one or more of the pelvic organs –...

June 18, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Baptist Health at eMerge Americas...

(VIDEO: Baptist Health South Florida’s robotic surgery simulator was on display for thousands of participants in the eMerge Americas Conference on Miami Beach.) More than...

May 5, 2015 / 1 min read