AllianceHealth Durant Hospital Performs 1000th Robotic Surgery
7/4/2017
Durant, OK, July 5, 2017 – AllianceHealth Durant reached another major milestone. General surgeon Dr. Jay Jacinto performed the 1000th robotic-assisted surgery with the help of Chris Sumner, Gary Karr and Ashleigh McDonald. The achievement reflects the community and hospital’s desire for surgeries that are less invasive and result in less pain, faster recovery and a shorter hospital stay.
“Every robotic-assisted surgery is exciting because the technology is truly incredible, but hitting the 1,000 mark is special,” said Jay Jacinto, M.D. “When appropriate, robotic surgery can support optimal clinical outcomes and quicker recovery, which is very good for our patients.”
The robotic systems allow surgeons to perform advanced minimally invasive surgeries with the assistance of robotic arms. The jointed arms of the robot can move in ways that a laparoscope cannot, which means the procedures are much less invasive, allowing patients to heal quickly in most cases. In addition, robotic procedures entail less risk of bleeding and have less risk of infection.
“AllianceHealth Durant’s robotic surgery program is making a difference in people’s lives,” said Jeff Tarrant, CEO of AllianceHealth Durant. “By offering minimally-invasive, robot-assisted surgery performed by skilled physicians, people in our community and region can be assured they are receiving the most up-to-date, quality care.”
The following physicians have been instrumental in reaching the 1,000 case mark using robotic assisted surgery for their patients: general surgeons Dr. Chad Friedle, Dr. Jay Jacinto, and Dr. Walter Gadberry; urologic surgeon Dr. Bolaji Sofola; gynecologists Dr. Braulio Cuesta, Dr. Allison Taylor, Dr. Christine Taylor, Dr. Kinion Whittington and Dr. Autumn Hensley.
For less pain, a smaller incision and a faster recovery time, robotic-assisted surgery may be an option. To learn more, talk to your doctor to see if robotic-assisted surgery is right for you.
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