Changing the experience of surgery with robotic technology
Mercy San Juan Medical Center now offers the da Vinci Surgical System, which uses the latest robotic technology available to provide patients with a precise, non-invasive alternative to both traditional surgery and laparoscopy. Mercy San Juan is proud to have the only 3D, high-definition version of this robotic system in the Sacramento area.
Mercy San Juan patients will benefit from the advanced technology that allows surgeons to control robotic arms that make small, precise incisions that result in:
• Less pain
• Less scarring
• Less blood loss
• Quicker recovery times
• Less risk of nerve damage
• Less risk of infection
Thousands of successful surgeries have been performed worldwide using da Vinci, including even the most complex and delicate procedures in confined areas. At Mercy San Juan, the daVinci Surgical System is most commonly being used to enhance treatment options for prostate, gynecology and kidney malignancies. The precision of da Vinci means less risk of damaging nerves that can lead to erectile dysfunction or female incontinence. To ensure proper infection control, the da Vinci equipment is draped during surgery (as shown in photo at left).
Mercy San Juan physicians specially trained in da Vinci surgery include:
Gynecologic surgery
Kevin Elliott, MD - (916) 864-0030
Urologic surgery
Samuel Chan, MD - (916) 961-2514
Kiumars Hekmat, MD - (916) 921-1615
Brian Naftulin, MD - (916) 921-1615
Uday Poonamallee, MD - (916) 961-9696
For more information about the da Vinci Surgical System visit intuitivesurgical.com.
