Bradford Sklow, M.D., director of the Digestive Disease and Surgery Center at Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, witnesses the benefits of advanced technologies in the operating room every day.
“Our ability to employ innovative, minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures for digestive conditions decreases length of stay, and patients recover more quickly with less pain,” says Dr. Sklow.
Our state-of-the-art robotic system is an example of how modern technology has made a difference at Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital in Port St. Lucie.
“The robot is extremely versatile,” says Dr. Sklow, who is board-certified in colon and rectal surgery. “Its tiny, wristed instruments and multiple arms are able to perform maneuvers that exceed the capability of what can be accomplished using straight laparoscopic instruments. It also obviates the need for another trained surgeon in more complex colorectal procedures.”
The fourth-generation surgical system is able to rotate, pivot and provide highly magnified, 3-D high-definition views of the surgical area.
“With this robot, I have four arms with a fixed camera platform,” says Sklow. “It allows me to perform complex operations through multiple ‘keyhole’ incisions that are tiny. Its enhanced vision, precision and control significantly reduce surgeon fatigue.”
Rather than standing, the surgeon sits at a console to control the robot, which is less tiring.
For patients, the robotic system’s cutting-edge features translate to faster, easier recovery, less pain, less blood loss, less scarring and shorter hospital stays. “Most patients can return to normal daily activities sooner, making robotic surgery highly desirable compared to open surgery,” says Sklow.
Leading-edge technologies like this robotic system enable GI surgeons to provide excellent surgical accuracy and outcomes. “By integrating these technologies into our operating rooms, we are ensuring our patients receive the most cutting-edge care possible,” says Sklow.
Call (877) 463-2010 to schedule an appointment, or visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Digestive to learn more.
