Monthly Archives: December 2011

What is robotic surgery?

As some of you may be aware, I am presently performing a number of surgeries robotically. Most of you have likely seen and heard commercials on TV, radio, and print touting robotic surgery. But what exactly is robotic surgery? When … Continue reading

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How I got my Christmas present two days early, and why you shouldn’t trust the iPhone finder.

As my regular blog readers know, I am kind of a techie guy. I am all about the new gadget. In spite of this, I have had the same cell phone for over two years. It was an iPhone 3s which I … Continue reading

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Study comparing Laparoscopic and Robotic colon removal

The Article below summarizes a recent study reported in the journal Surgical Endoscopy. The study demonstrates the equivalence of Robotic colectomy with Laparoscopic colectomy as it relates to patient recovery. Robotic surgery was associated with longer operative times. Although robotic surgery has … Continue reading

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