Minimally invasive surgery
Robot-assisted surgery in Walterboro, South Carolina
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At HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital, we strive to make every surgical procedure as streamlined as possible so you can return to your daily routine. Our surgeons perform a variety of robot-assisted procedures in various medical specialties, such as general surgery and colon surgery.
Text updates during surgery
Your family can receive updates during your procedure via text message. This service is designed to support your family and help them receive information as quickly as possible.
Your family can receive updates during your procedure via text message. This service is designed to support your family and help them receive information as quickly as possible.
Related specialties
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Conditions treated with robotic surgery
Our robotic surgeons provide minimally invasive surgery for the following conditions:
- Colon disease
- Common bile duct stones
- Gallstones
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hernias of all types, including hiatal hernia
Minimally invasive surgical services we offer
Robot-assisted surgery offers the potential for less pain and a faster recovery following major procedures.
Potential benefits of minimally invasive surgery
Minimally invasive procedures are performed using smaller incisions, usually less than one inch in length, without opening large parts of the skin or muscle. Robotic and laparoscopic surgery are performed with specialized tools, including a small camera, so your surgeon can operate within the body. Potential benefits of minimally invasive surgery include:
- Faster recovery process
- Less impact to the immune system
- Less need for postoperative medication
- Less postsurgical scarring
- Lower risk for infection and wound complications
- Shorter hospital stays
- Significantly smaller incisions requiring fewer stitches
Minimally invasive surgery is covered by most insurance providers, just as traditional surgery is covered. To learn more about your options, speak with your doctor and contact your insurance provider.
For more information about robotic surgery, please contact our Consult-A-Nurse team at (800) 352-6762.
Types of minimally invasive surgery
Our surgeons are always expanding the number of procedures they perform using minimally invasive approaches. Currently, we offer general, gynecological and joint replacement surgeries.
General surgery
Some of the types of general surgery we offer include:
- Appendectomy — Removal of the appendix
- Cholecystectomy — Laparoscopic gallbladder removal
- Colectomy — Removal of part or all of the colon
- Hernia treatment
- Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication — Treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Gynecological surgery
Some gynecological surgeries we offer include:
- Endometriosis resection — Removal of growths and scar tissue associated with endometriosis
- Hysterectomy — Removal of the uterus
- Myomectomy — Removal of uterine fibroids
- Oophorectomy — Removal of one or both ovaries
- Tubal ligation — Medical sterilization
Joint replacement
Our robotic surgeons, nurses and technicians are specially trained to perform joint replacement procedures. The robotic system gives surgeons a more accurate 3D view inside your body.
These robotic instruments can bend and rotate far more than the human hand for greater precision and control. This is important because you and your joint anatomy are unique. The result is that individuals who have robotic surgery instead of open surgery may experience:
- Less scarring
- Reduced recovery time
- Shorter hospital stays
- Smaller incisions
Frequently asked questions
Below you will find the answers to our most frequently asked questions regarding minimally invasive procedures.
Will I be able to go home the day of my surgery?
This depends on the type of procedure you are having. While some procedures are outpatient, not everyone is able to return home the same day as surgery.
How many days will I be out of work?
Most individuals are able to return to work one to two weeks following surgery. The majority of people are able to function and perform basic tasks just a few days after surgery.
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