Palos performs its 500th Robotic-Assisted Surgery

In less than two years, more than 500 patients have experienced the benefits of minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery at Palos Community Hospital.
The sophisticated robotic technology of the da Vinci Si Surgical System enables physicians to perform complex surgical procedures through small incisions with supreme precision, agility and control. Patients experience significantly less pain, less scarring, less risk of infection, a shorter hospital stay and a quicker return to normal activities.
“Completing more than 500 robotic-assisted surgeries shows our community the high level of experience and care offered at Palos,” says Terrence Moisan, M.D., interim CEO of Palos Community Hospital. “I commend the efforts of the physicians who perform these complex procedures, as well as the surgery staff and anesthesia department for providing our patients with a safe and comforting environment during their stay with us.”
The nearly 20 surgeons at Palos who are specially trained in robotic surgery began offering this advanced minimally invasive option in 2012. Currently, the robot is used for gynecologic, urologic and general surgeries.
For more information about surgical services offered by Palos Community Hospital, visit our website at PalosCommunityHospital.org