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Robotic general surgery
Dr. Talishinskiy is Director of Robotic Surgery at St. Joseph's Health and has performed over 2,000 da Vinci robotic procedures.
What robotic surgery means
The surgeon sits at a console and controls instruments that pass through small incisions. The system provides a magnified, high-definition 3D view and translates the surgeon's hand movements into fine instrument motion. The surgeon performs the operation; the robot does not act on its own.
Operations performed robotically
- Hernia repair
- Gallbladder removal
- Hiatal hernia repair and fundoplication
- Gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy
- Revisional bariatric surgery
- Other abdominal operations
Training others
Dr. Talishinskiy also directs the Minimally Invasive Surgical Fellowship at St. Joseph's Health, training surgeons in minimally invasive and robotic techniques.
Is robotic surgery right for you?
Not every patient or operation needs a robot. At your consultation we review your condition and recommend the approach that fits.
Frequently asked questions
What is robotic surgery?
The surgeon operates from a console and controls small instruments through tiny incisions. The system gives a magnified 3D view and translates the surgeon's hand movements into fine instrument motion. The surgeon performs the operation; the robot does not act on its own.
Is robotic surgery safer or better than laparoscopic surgery?
It depends on the operation and the patient. Both are minimally invasive. Robotic tools can help in tight or complex areas, such as hiatal hernia repair and revision surgery. We recommend the approach that suits your condition rather than using the robot for every case.
What operations can be done robotically?
Dr. Talishinskiy uses the da Vinci system for hernia repair, gallbladder removal, hiatal hernia repair and fundoplication, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and revision surgery, among other abdominal operations.
How experienced is Dr. Talishinskiy with robotic surgery?
He is Director of Robotic Surgery at St. Joseph's Health, has performed over 2,000 da Vinci robotic procedures, and directs the hospital's Minimally Invasive Surgical Fellowship.
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