At Sonoran Surgical in Chandler, Arizona, Aalok Sahai, MD, and Rohit K. Sahai, MD, are committed to providing the most technologically advanced surgical procedures including the robot-assisted da Vinci® Surgical System. The da Vinci system uses a computer-controlled robotic arm to perform delicate surgical procedures with more dexterity than even the best-trained surgeon’s hand. Call Sonoran Surgical or schedule a consultation online today to find out if da Vinci surgery is right for you.

Da Vinci Surgery Q & A

What is da Vinci surgery?

The da Vinci Surgical System is a state-of-the-art, computer-controlled robotic arm with a fully articulated wrist that can manipulate surgical tools with more precision and dexterity than even the most highly trained human surgeon.

The board-certified surgeons at Sonoran Surgical are well trained and practiced in using the da Vinci system. During a da Vinci surgery, your surgeon uses the computer to control the robotic arm.

These da Vinci surgeries are minimally invasive. Through a small incision, a surgical light and camera are inserted into your body and send a video feed of your insides to a monitor in the operating room, allowing your doctor to see your organs and tissues without having to make a large incision.

What surgeries are available with the da Vinci system?

The surgeons at Sonoran Surgical use the da Vinci Surgical System for a wide range of conditions including:

• Incisional hernia repairs
• Inguinal hernia repairs
• Gastric and small bowel surgery
• Colorectal cancer surgery
• Diagnosis and treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

They may also use the da Vinci system for bowel resections to treat diverticulitis or to repair rectal prolapse.

What are the benefits of da Vinci surgery?

Your surgeon will discuss the benefits of da Vinci surgery with you in more detail and provide information about how it can benefit your particular condition. However, some of the general benefits of da Vinci surgery include:

• Smaller incisions with a reduced risk of scarring and infection
• Decreased postoperative pain
• More rapid recovery and the return of normal gastrointestinal function
• Shorter hospital stays

The da Vinci system also provides your surgeon with improved visualization including 3D views of your organs. The device also has enhanced control for minimally invasive dissection — which means your surgeon can perform more precise and delicate procedures with less trauma to the surrounding healthy tissue.

Am I a good candidate for da Vinci surgery?

The surgeons at Sonoran Surgical provide comprehensive preoperative consultations to determine the best procedure to address your condition with the best possible outcomes and recovery. If you want to learn more about da Vinci surgery and whether it’s an option to treat your health condition, schedule an appointment with the team at Sonoran Surgical.

Call the practice or book a consultation online today.