Surgical Care and Robotics in Palm Coast

It's natural to feel apprehensive about surgery, but we're here to ease your mind. Our team of surgical experts at AdventHealth Palm Coast is by your side at every turn. Our surgical specialists will tailor a treatment plan to your needs and recovery goals. This might mean an innovative, minimally invasive surgery using robotic technology.

Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)

Benefits of MIS procedures include:

• Less scarring
• Lowered risk of infection
• Reduced blood loss
• Shorter hospital stays and recovery time
• Smaller incisions

Laparoscopic Procedures

With the help of innovative surgical devices and remotely controlled instruments, surgeons can make a few small incisions — and sometimes just one — instead of the larger ones required in the past to perform a similar procedure.

Surgeries that we perform laparoscopically include:

• Anti-reflux procedures
• Hernia repair
• Liver and gallbladder procedures
• Pancreatic surgeries

Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Robotic-assisted surgery helps surgeons perform complicated and delicate procedures with more precision, control and flexibility than traditional techniques allow. And while many people associate robotic surgery with minimally invasive surgery, robotic technology can also be used for some traditional (open) surgical procedures.

At every step of your surgery and recovery, we’ll be by your side. Our caring experts are committed to your whole health in body, mind and spirit.

For patients, robotic-assisted procedures make surgery less daunting and healing less strenuous. When preparing for robotic surgery, you can expect:

• Faster return to everyday routines
• Fewer complications
• Less blood loss and fewer transfusions
• Less scarring
• Lowered risk of infection
• Shorter hospital stays

At AdventHealth Palm Coast, we use the da Vinci Surgical System to perform robotic surgeries. Its 3D vision magnifies the surgical field up to 10 times, giving surgeons a more detailed view than they can see with their eyes alone.

The da Vinci’s robotic arms and instruments help surgeons work from angles and positions that would otherwise be difficult to access. A surgeon controls the robotic arms, which are steadier than human hands, at a console next to the patient. And the da Vinci instruments are even more precise than laparoscopic tools, allowing our surgeons to perform complex gynecological, urological and general surgical procedures.

How We Use the da Vinci Surgical System

Some types of minimally invasive surgery we perform at AdventHealth Palm Coast using the da Vinci robot include:

• Anti-reflux surgery, such as hiatal hernia repairs with fundoplication
• Cholecystectomy
• Colon and rectal surgery, including sigmoid resection and right hemicolectomy for benign and malignant conditions
• General surgery
• Gynecological procedures:
  • Hysterectomy
  • Removal of ovarian tumors and cysts
  • Surgical treatments for chronic endometriosis, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse and painful intercourse
• Hernia repairs for inguinal, ventral, incisional and umbilical hernias
• Urological procedures:
  • Prostatectomy
  • Nephrectomy
  • Other kidney procedures

Our orthopedic surgeons pioneer new, less-invasive techniques to deliver the best outcomes for you. Compared to traditional (open) surgery, Mako robotic-arm-assisted surgery means a better surgical experience overall, relieving joint pain while significantly reducing your risks and recovery time.

You may experience a range of emotions as you prepare for surgery, which is normal and expected. At AdventHealth Palm Coast, everything we do is designed to ease your mind and calm your spirit, including:

• A visitor policy that allows your loved ones to visit at any time
• Calming and soothing patient rooms to allow for adequate rest
• Chaplains available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to offer guidance, companionship and comfort

Our surgical team is highly skilled, thoughtful, compassionate and kind. And when it’s time for you to return home, we’ll carefully walk you through the next steps. You’ll learn exactly where to go and what to do, knowing we’re here whenever you need us. We’re eager to see you thrive.