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Key Procedures
Bellin Health is the only hospital in Wisconsin performing robotic-assisted surgery in all four key disciplines.
Gynecological
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Robotic Assisted Hysterectomy – surgical removal of the uterus
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Robotic Assisted Myomectomy – surgical removal of the uterine fibroids
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Robotic Assisted Salpingo-Oopherectomy – surgical removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries
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Robotic Assisted Excision of Endometriosis – endometrial tissue that lines the uterus that is growing outside of uterus.
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Robotic Assisted Ovarian Cystectomy – surgical removal of ovarian cysts
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Robotic Assisted Laparoscopy – visualization of patients anatomy
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Robotic Assisted Infertility - tubal reconstruction
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Robotic Assisted Sacrocolpopexy - for vaginal prolapse
To find a list of doctors who perform these procedures, click on the link below.
Dr. Herb Coussons, Dr. Michael O'Toole, Dr. Robert Cavanaugh, Dr. Yoon Chun and Dr. Nicky Plementosh.
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Urological
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Robotic Assisted Prostatectomy – surgical removal of the prostate
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Robotic Assisted Nephrectomy – surgical removal of the kidney
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Robotic Assisted Cystectomy – surgical removal of the bladder
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Robotic Assisted Pyeloplasty – surgical repair of the ureteral pelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction. The UPJ is where the pelvis of the kidney and ureter join
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Robotic Assisted Vasectomy Reversals – reconnecting the vas deferens for male fertility
To find a list of doctors who perform these procedures, click on the link below.
Dr. Wen Yap and Dr. Hamayun Mian
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Thoracic
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Esophagectomy - An esophagectomy is the surgical removal of the esophagus as a treatment for cancer or high-grade dysplasia
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Lung Resection - A lung resection is a surgical procedure to remove a portion of the lung or the whole lung
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Heller Myotomy - a surgical procedure in which the muscles of the cardia (lower esophageal sphincter or LES) are cut, allowing food and liquid to pass to the stomach. It is used to treat achalasia, a disorder in which the cardia fails to relax properly, making it difficult to swallow food and liquids.
To find a list of doctors who perform these procedures, click on the link below.
Dr. Steven Gerndt and Dr. Kevin Greer
General
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Robotic Assisted Cholecystectomy – surgical removal of the gallbladder
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Robotic Assisted Nissen Fundoplication – surgical treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and in conjunction with hiatal hernia repair.
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Robotic Assisted Common Bile Duct Exploration – the duct that drains bile from the liver to the intestines. If duct is narrow, opening of duct is done. If stones are present, the removal of stones or sludge is done.
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Robotic Assisted Splenectomy – surgical removal of the spleen
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Robotic Assisted Sigmoid Resection – colon resection
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Robotic Assisted Right Colon Resection – colon resection
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Robotic Assisted Left Colon Resection – colon resection
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Robotic Assisted Low Anterior Resection – colon resection
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Robotic Assisted Adrenalectomy – surgical removal of adrenal gland
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Robotic Assisted Heller Myotomy – opening or widening of stomach inlet
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Robotic Assisted Pyloroplasty – opening or widening of stomach outlet
To find a list of doctors who perform these procedures, click on the link below.
Dr. Cindy Geocaris and Dr. Jennifer Erickson Foster
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