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Left: Dr. Myers, Right: Mike Palasek, CRNFA, Robot, named "Bow Tie" center
Over the last few weeks I have been privileged to several Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass operations. I am very pleased with the initial results and I would like to share them with those who follow this blog.
Number of operations performed 11
Converted to open operations 0
Number of incisions required 4, which is 1 or 2 incisions less (2 5 mm ports and 2 12 mm ports)
Total lentht of incisions decreased by 50%
Discharged day after operation 50%
The length of time required to perform the operation has improved from 3 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes.
In addition, we have noted the patients have much less pain in the hospital and denies any pain at the 1 week visit.
One patient was rehospitalized for an infection not related to the robotic assistanc and they are improving nicely.
Overall patients are doing very well. I will keep you informed of further progress.
I am one of the eleven privileged to have Dr. Myers, Mike and the Bow-tie Robot perform my surgery. I had VERY minimal pain in the hospital (but of course the wonderful staff at Riverside took care of that) and NO pain after going home. I was also one that only spent one night in the hospital! The "pain-ball" that Dr. Myers uses is incredible. I'm healing quickly and am ready to go back to work after only 2 weeks. I feel great. I could not have asked a more incredible experience. THANK YOU DR. MYERS AND THE ENTIRE STAFF AT FRESH START BARIATRICS AND RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL. You've changed my life FOREVER.
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Thanks for your kind comments, Pat. I am delighted with your progress!
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