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News Releases | March 19, 2014

Scripps Doctor Performs First Belly Button Hysterectomy in San Diego

A woman enjoys a sunny day at the beach shortly after recovery from robotic hysterectomy.
Scripps patient Heather Wilson became the first person in San Diego to undergo a single-site hysterectomy, performed at Scripps Mercy Hospital.
News Releases | November 7, 2011

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Designated Robotic Surgery Training Center

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been designated as a training epicenter for gynecologic robotic surgery in 2011.
Scripps in the News | August 26, 2009

Dr. Mel Kurtulus and Patients Discuss Robotic Surgery on KUSI News

Dr. Mel Kurtulus, Scripps gynecologic surgeon, was recently interviewed by KUSI News regarding the da Vinci Surgical System.