Minimally invasive, robotic options for many medical conditions
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery. It allows doctors to treat part of your body through tiny surgical incisions, using special robotic tools. Procedures that once required large incisions and a long recovery can now be performed robotically.
Our experienced robotic surgeons are leaders in the field, and have performed thousands of advanced procedures on patients throughout San Diego.
Robotic surgery options at Scripps
Robotic surgery options at Scripps
The Scripps Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery Program combines the most innovative robotic surgical system available with the unmatched expertise and experience of specially trained and dedicated surgeons to ensure you receive the highest quality care.
We offer the full range of surgical options for many medical conditions, including:
- Hernia repair to treat certain inguinal, hiatal and incisional hernias.
- Colectomy to remove part (or all) of your colon.
- Gastrectomy to remove part (or all) of your stomach.
- Heller myotomy to treat an esophageal disorder called achalasia.
- Nissen fundoplication to treat GERD (acid reflux).
- Pancreatectomy to remove part (or all) of your pancreas.
- Rectopexy to repair rectal prolapse.
- Cholecystectomy to remove your gallbladder.
High-tech care at Scripps
Scripps is known for providing care that is safe, effective and innovative. We were among the first in the region to offer the newest type of minimally invasive surgery: Robotic surgery.
All minimally invasive surgery techniques, including laparoscopy, endoscopy and arthroscopy, use fewer (and smaller) incisions. This means they are less invasive and damaging to the body, compared to open surgery. Robotic surgery uses sophisticated technology that provides a 3D view of the surgical area, and uses surgical instruments controlled by your surgeon to help increase precision, dexterity and control.
