ECU health Advance Pediatric surgical care In the east of North Carolina, by introducing Robot assisted surgery, a cutting-edge approach that improves accuracy, improves the results and extends mini-invasive options for children in the region.
Dr Courtney HarrisA pediatric ECU Health surgeon recently carried out the first cholecystectomy assisted by a pediatric robot of the health system (elimination of the gallbladder).
“Robotic surgery is still relatively new in pediatric care, and offers significant advantages for surgeons and patients,” said Dr. Harris. “The improved amplitude of movements, improved precision and advanced imaging technology allow a more refined approach, leading to better results.”
Robotic procedures improve precision with robotic arms that offer a wrist movement. This technology offers greater dexterity, similar to open surgery, while preserving the advantages of a mini-invasive approach.
With a large experience of robotic procedures, Dr. Harris has collaborated in close collaboration with Dr Shannon LongshoreThe head of the pediatric surgery division and the medical director of the pediatric trauma program at the ECU Health Medical Center, and the surgical team to bring this technique to the health of the ECU.
“Bringing this technology to ECU health means that we can offer our youngest patients the latest progress in surgical care here in eastern North Carolina,” said Dr. Longshore. “We are delighted with the possibilities that this opens for pediatric surgery and we are committed to expanding access to these innovative procedures.”
Robot assisted surgery is based on the forces of traditional laparoscopic techniques, offering increased precision and efficiency, with certain procedures completed more quickly. Technology reduces physical pressure on surgeons, supporting the well-being of long-term doctors. The two techniques offer similar incision sizes and recovery times.
“The introduction of Pediatric Robotic Surgery of the Health of the ECU marks one step forward in the expansion of mini-invasive surgical options for children,” said Tara Stroud, vice-president of Women’s And Children’s services,, Children’s Hospital of James and Connie Maynard has ECU Health Medical Center. “The health of the ECU continues to stimulate innovation in pediatric surgical care, ensuring that children in the region have access to the highest quality treatments available.”