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Among the first hospitals in the Chicago area to offer the da Vinci® Surgical System, Lutheran General Hospital is nationally recognized for its comprehensive robotic surgery program.
This advanced technology provides even the most highly skilled surgeons with increased dexterity and the ultimate in technical control. To date, our surgeons have performed hundreds of delicate procedures to treat colorectal and prostate cancer, pediatric and adult urologic disorders, and gynecologic conditions.
Robotic-assisted surgery helps patients recover faster
At Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, an important advancement is helping patients and surgeons achieve better outcomes: robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® system.
Compared to conventional surgery using a long incision, or even minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy, robotic-assisted surgery gives surgeons a new level of precision and control. This is especially critical in complex surgeries involving the prostate or a woman's reproductive organs.
A breakthrough in minimally invasive procedures, robotic-assisted surgery offers patients:
- Shortened hospital stay
- Less pain and scarring
- Less risk of infection
- Less blood loss and fewer transfusions
- Faster recovery
- Quicker return to normal activities
Surgeons at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital are skilled in using minimally invasive state-of-the-art technology for many critical procedures, including hysterectomy and prostatectomy.
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How robotic-assisted surgery works
 Robotic technology combines 3-D imaging and special instruments with wrist-like joints able to move in any direction. The robotic instruments are an extension of the surgeon's own hands, making possible the most delicate procedures through tiny incisions. This provides the ultimate in flexibility and accuracy of movement for exceptional surgical technique.
The da Vinci® robotic system overcomes the limitations of older minimally invasive technology that could inhibit the surgeon's view and dexterity. These earlier techniques rely on rigid instruments and two-dimensional video.
Because robotic-assisted surgery can help spare nerves, patients will often have better function post-surgery. This is especially important in a sensitive procedure such as prostate surgery. Patients will typically have less pain, less blood loss and a much shorter recovery time.
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