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Robotic-Assisted Surgery at Inova Loudoun Hospital
Learn why robotic-assisted surgery may be your best treatment option
Inova Loudoun Hospital offers the latest technology in minimally-invasive robotic surgery utilizing the daVinci® Surgical System. Robotic-assisted surgery puts your surgeon's hands at the controls of a robotic platform so refined that even
the most complex, delicate procedures can be performed through very small incisions with unmatched precision.
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Medical Director Gregory Schenk, MD, with the da Vinci console |
Videos
Patient testimonials: Hear stories from three Inova
patients
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About da Vinci: Dr. Jennifer Young gives an overview of the da
Vinci surgical system
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Preparing for your Procedure: Get important pre-op information here
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Types of robotic-assisted surgery available at Inova Loudoun Hospital
General surgery
- Abdominal exploration, lysis of adhesions
- Bowel surgery (colon resection)
- Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) – can be performed using the single-site robotic-assisted technique
- Hernia repair
- Nissen (anti-reflux procedure)
Gynecologic surgery
- Hysterectomy (uterus removal) – can be performed using the single-site robotic-assisted technique
- Myomectomy (fibroid removal)
- Oopherectomy (ovary removal)
Urology and urogynecologic surgery
- Adrenalectomy (adrenal removal)
- Cystectomy (bladder removal)
- Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
- Partial Nephrectomy (kidney mass removal)
- Prostatectomy (prostrate removal)
- Pyeloplasty (renal pelvis repair)
- Sacrocolpopexy (prolapse repair)
- Nephroureteroctomy (removal of kidney and ureter)
Benefits of robotic surgery
The advantages of robotic surgery for the patient are significant and may include:
- Shorter hospital stay
- Less blood loss
- Fewer complications
- Less need for narcotic pain medicine
- Faster recovery
- Smaller incisions resulting in minimal scarring
Read our Frequently Asked
Questions to learn more about the benefits of robotic-assisted surgery.
Our team
To find a robotic-assisted surgeon at Inova Loudoun Hospital, view our list
of participating physicians here or call 1-855-MY-INOVA (1-855-694-6682).