Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery

Overview

If you or a loved one is being assessed for surgery, UR Medicine offers a revolutionary option that combines the expertise of your surgeon with state-of-the-art technology: the da Vinci^® Surgical System. This approach is available for general surgery procedures like hernia and gallbladder surgeries, as well as for urologic and gynecologic conditions and in some rare cases, organ transplantation.

The gold-standard da Vinci^® robotic-assisted surgical system puts the most advanced technology in the hands of your trusted, experienced surgeons at UR Medicine hospitals like St. James Hospital, Jones Memorial Hospital, F.F. Thompson Hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital and Highland Hospital. This leading-edge technology enhances your surgeon’s precision, dexterity, and control while requiring only one- to two-centimeter incisions, meaning a faster recovery and return to daily activities.

Schedule a Consultation

UR Medicine St. James Hospital and Jones Memorial Hospitals are now offering da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgeries for hernia and gallbladder-related conditions.

St. James Hospital

General Surgery
(607) 385-3820

Urology
(607) 385-3820

Jones Memorial Hospital

General Surgery
(585) 593-7911

Urology
(585) 275-2838

OB/GYN
(585) 596-4091

F.F. Thompson

General Surgery
(585) 978-8350

Urology
(585) 275-2838

OB/GYN
(585) 393-2800

UR Medicine's Approach

Your surgeon operates the system from a console, viewing a magnified, high-resolution 3D image of the surgical site. Using this console, your surgeon guides highly precise surgical tools—miniaturized wristed instruments and a high-definition 3D camera—through small, keyhole-sized incisions. This technology allows your surgeon to perform complex procedures with exceptional precision and control.

Benefits of da Vinci® Surgery

Smaller Incisions: A few very small incisions mean less pain, less scarring, and a quicker recovery.

More Precision: The system’s magnified view helps your surgeon avoid damaging delicate structures and nerves, leading to better clinical outcomes.

Less Invasive: Shorter hospital stays and faster recovery times with reduced exposure and lower risk of infection.

A Technology You Can Trust

It’s important to know that da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgery is simply a tool that enhances the skills of your surgeon—the same surgeon you know and trust. Your surgeon is in control at all times, operating the system’s tools with precision to provide the best possible care.

Learn More About Your Options

For more information on da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgery, or to find out if this option is right for you, visit contact your surgeon today. You don’t have to travel far to receive world-class surgical care—advances happen here.

Video: From a hysterectomy to colon surgery to prostate cancer surgery. If your doctor has recommended surgery, robotic-assisted surgery with Intuitive's da Vinci Surgical System may be an option. This video is intended to help patients learn more about what to expect on the day of robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci system.

What Sets Us Apart?

Across UR Medicine, our experts are using the da Vinci robotic surgical systems and other innovative technologies to provide the most advanced care and the best outcomes possible. By harnessing the latest technology, our surgeons are delivering care that is not only cutting-edge, but also improves outcomes and recovery times. Specialties using the da Vinci robot across our system include: