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.
Types of Robotic-Assisted Surgery Available at Inova Loudoun Hospital
- 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)
- Hysterectomy (uterus removal) – can be performed using the single-site robotic-assisted technique
- Myomectomy (fibroid removal)
- Oopherectomy (ovary removal)
- 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).
