Minimally invasive surgery
Minimally invasive surgery is an effective surgical method that is less intrusive than traditional surgery. By using small incisions and instruments, we are able to create positive surgical outcomes that typically have minimal scarring, faster recovery times and shorter hospital stays.
Robot-assisted surgery in Charleston, South Carolina
At HCA Healthcare, our highly experienced surgeons use the latest technology to increase accuracy and efficacy.
The robot-assisted surgeries performed at HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital and HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, A part of Trident Hospital range from minimally invasive outpatient procedures to complex operations. Robotic surgery technology can help your surgeon with the positioning and control of surgical instruments and can lead to increased accuracy and improved outcomes.
Potential benefits of robotic surgery
Because robotic surgery is less invasive and requires smaller incisions than general surgery, it has many potential benefits, including:
- Faster recovery and return to normal daily activities
- Less postoperative pain and discomfort
- Less scarring
- Reduced blood loss and need for transfusions
- Reduced trauma to the body
- Shorter hospital stay
- Smaller risk of infection
Minimally invasive surgical procedures we perform
General surgery
Here are some general surgical procedures we perform with robotic technology:
- Colon surgery
- Gallbladder surgery
- Gastric bypass surgery (bariatric surgical procedure)
- Hernia surgery
- Robotic splenectomy
Gynecological and urogynecological surgery
As part of our comprehensive women's health services, we perform the following procedures:
- Endometriosis surgery
- Hysterectomies
- Pelvic disorders surgery
- Uterine fibroid surgery
Orthopedic surgery
A new device allows orthopedic surgeons to create a personalized surgical plan for certain joint replacement procedures, including:
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
- Sports management including arthroscopies
Spine surgery
Our spine surgeons at Trident Hospital perform advanced spine surgery using the smallest incisions possible with a minimally invasive spine robotic surgery system. Spine surgical procedures include laminectomies and discectomies.
Urologic surgery
Robotic technology has the precision needed to perform urologic procedures, such as:
- Robotic prostatectomy for prostate cancer
- Robotic partial/radical nephrectomy
- Robotic cystectomy
- Robotic ureteral application
Enhanced surgical recovery (ESR)
Our facilities practice ESR, enabling you to take a more active role in your clinical care. Potential benefits of ESR include:
- Being able to eat sooner after surgery
- Faster recovery times
- Reduced nausea
- Shorter hospital stays
- Successful pain management