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Robotic Surgery
Surgical care with advanced precision
Precise Robotic Surgery
When you have surgery, precision counts. And during complex operations, it’s even more crucial. By offering robotic surgery options, the surgical team at New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH) offers you an extra level of precision.
Our surgeons are leaders in the field of robotic surgery. For example, we were the first hospital in Massachusetts to offer robotic spine surgery. To ensure you have the best possible result, we use the Mazor XTM Platform for image-based 3D planning of spine surgeries. We also offer MAKO SmartRobotics TM technology for total and partial knee replacements. This system allows for the most precise placement of implants and unmatched surgical accuracy.
A Minimally Invasive Approach
Whenever possible, New England Baptist Hospital surgeons use minimally invasive robotic techniques to treat your condition. This helps you experience less pain and recover faster so you can get back to doing the things you love.
During robot-assisted surgery, your doctor makes small incisions at the treatment site. Tiny surgical instruments attached to a robotic arm are inserted into the incisions. Your doctor uses a robotic control panel to move the surgical tools in a careful, precise way.
Robotic Orthopedic Surgery
At New England Baptist Hospital, we use robotic assistance in a wide variety of procedures:
Frequently Asked Questions
You may have heard of robotic surgery, but you do not know much about it. Here are answers to commonly asked questions.
What is robotic surgery?
When you have robotic surgery, a highly trained surgeon performs your operation. Your doctor uses a surgical robot to help with the procedure. The surgeon is always in control of the robot.
How is robotic surgery performed?
The robot has surgical instruments and a camera, all attached to mechanical arms. Through tiny incisions, surgeons place the camera and instruments inside your body. We then control the arms from a computer console, where we have a magnified view of the surgical site. The robotic arms allow us to use special hand, wrist and finger movements. This provides precise access to areas of your inner body that are difficult to reach.
What are the benefits of robotic surgery?
Robotic surgery uses tiny incisions. As a result, it’s a type of minimally invasive surgery. For you, this may mean:
- Faster recovery and a shorter hospital stay
- Less pain
- Less scarring
- Lower risk of infections and blood loss
- Quicker return to normal activity
What is the cost of robotic surgery?
Most types of insurance cover most types of robotic surgeries. Contact your insurance carrier for details specific to your policy. Learn more about billing at New England Baptist Hospital.
