Robotic assisted surgery represents the most advanced form
of endoscopic (scope based) based surgery in the world. Using
robotic systems like the daVinci™ (intuitivesurgical.com)
and others, complex surgery can be performed through very
small incisions and vastly improve recovery time and patient
satisfaction. A unique camera system gives the surgeon a
three dimensional view of the working environment. Up to
ten fold magnification can be obtained by the surgeon manipulating
the camera. Highly precise micro-instruments are selected
by the surgeon and are placed on or into the human heart
where they replicate, on a small scale, the precise and complex
movements of the surgeon's hands. The instruments are controlled
remotely by the surgeon, in the operating room, seated at
the console (see diagram). The
instruments themselves are no larger than the tip of the
surgeon's finger, yet they move identically to the human
fingers and wrist.
Dr. Daniel O'Hair has been working in the
area of surgical robotics since 1998. Initially working with
surgeons in Europe, before the daVinci™ was approved in the
USA, a great deal of experience was gained. We
used the first robotic device in Wisconsin to perform minimally
invasive heart surgery performing the first closed
chest coronary artery bypass procedure in the (Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel, 2002), first closed
chest, open heart mitral valve repair in Wisconsin
(Racine Journal Times, 2005).
These remarkable procedures are performed though tiny incisions,
without any bones
being cut. The fact is that we can use robotics to
perform a wide variety of procedures including multiple
coronary artery bypass surgery with your heart
beating and no
sternotomy! The fact is that today robotics allow
a wide variety of heart procedures to be done with excellent
results. Pacing and defibrillating systems can be placed
on the heart for patients otherwise not candidates due to
complex medical conditions. Swallowing disorders, such as
achalasia, multiple types of tumors and cancers, as well
as heart rhythm disorders, like atrial fibrillation, can all
be treated by successful, minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Today, the highest technology, most precise, small incision endoscopic
surgery of the chest is being done here by a single team
in Wisconsin. Excellent results from years of experience
using the only 3D system in the area, our patients are enjoying
smaller incisions, faster recovery, and more rapid return
to a quality lifestyle. Our experience is unmatched. Contact
us for a free consultation.
