• Robotic Gastric Bypass Surgery – Gastric bypass is bariatric (weight loss) procedure that is done with minimally invasive technique. The “robot” offers micro precision of the articulating instruments and a 3-D view of the operative field. This can be particularly helpful in a larger patient or patient with a larger liver because of the mechanical forces required and the limited work spaces available in these very heavy (BMI greater than 60). The anastomosis (connections between bowel) can be “hand sewn” with the robot as opposed to using stapling devices. This may have some advantages such as decreasing the stricture rate and possibly decreasing the leak rates.

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• Robotic Heller Myotomy – Heller myotomy is a minimally invasive transabdominal procedure done for treatment of achalasia. This disease results in a loss of esophageal contractility (peristalsis) and a hypertonic nonrelaxing lower esophageal section (sphincter). Consequently the esophagus cannot empty well due to a functional obstruction producing symptoms like heartburn and food “hanging up”. Treatment requires division of the thickened, nonrelaxing sphincter muscles of the lower esophagus and upper stomach. This delicate procedure can be accomplished with the robot as well.

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• Robotic Colon Surgery – Medical problems such as inflammation of the colon due to Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, colon cancers or diverticular disease may require resection of a portion or the entire colon. These surgeries are often done with a minimally invasive technique and may sometimes be done with the robot.