daVinci Robotic Surgery

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Interested in a shorter hospital stay with a faster recovery period? Sophisticated, robotic-assisted surgery at could provide you with exactly that. WellSpan surgeons are utilizing the minimally-invasive da Vinci® robotic surgery system for a number of advanced surgical procedures. The superior visualization, enhanced dexterity, greater precision and ergonomic comfort of the da Vinci® Surgical System makes it possible for your surgeon to perform complex procedures through a few tiny openings. As a result, you will probably be able to get back to normal activities faster without the usual prolonged recovery following major surgery.

WellSpan York Hospital has achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery from Surgical Review Corporation, a nonprofit patient safety organization, showing our commitment to excellence and providing high quality, safe and effective surgical care that matches the skills of our expert surgeons.

The da Vinci Robotic Surgery system offers numerous benefits, including:

Significantly less pain

Less blood loss and need for transfusion

Fewer complications including lower risk of infection

Shorter hospital stays

Quicker recovery and return to normal activities

Smaller incisions resulting in minimal scaring