Robotic-Assisted and Minimally Invasive Surgery

The prospect of having surgery might be an intimidating one. But at Riverside Healthcare, we're committed to making surgery as easy, painless and comfortable for you as possible. That's why we're the first hospital in the Kankakee region to have embraced minimally invasive robotic procedures.

Those who undergo minimally invasive surgery tend to have much shorter hospital stays, lower infection rates and quicker recoveries than with a traditional surgical approach.

Less Is More With Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Previously, traditional open surgery may have required large incisions, significant pain, potential blood loss, high risk for infection and long recoveries.

But these minimally invasive procedures allow providers to perform surgeries through tiny incisions—about 1 to 2 centimeters—and to close those incisions with only a stitch or two, or even just a bandage. Often, these procedures are made possible through robotic assistance.

Think of the robotic da Vinci Surgical System as an extension of the surgeon's hands and eyes. It provides a magnified view and allows for greater precision during procedures. This surgical technology is constantly improving, and the Riverside Healthcare surgical team has expanded its use to include not only general procedures, but also more and more specialized procedures, such as cholecystectomies, lobectomies and more.

Proven Benefits: Better, Faster, Gentler

We support this approach to surgery, as its benefits abound. Robotic and minimally invasive procedures have proven to result in:

• Reduced pain
• Less blood loss
• Shorter hospital stays
• Reduced scarring
• Less risk for infection
• Fewer complications
• Quicker recovery
• Faster return to normal activities

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule a consultation or appointment with a board-certified Riverside Healthcare surgeon, call (855) 404-DOCS (3627) or go to our Providers page and choose “General Surgery” from the drop-down menu.

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