Robotic Surgery

At Winchester Medical Center, we’re utilizing the latest technology to treat patients with complex conditions requiring advanced surgical techniques. We are the first hospital in our region to use the latest generation surgical robot, the da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical System, to provide minimally invasive cancer treatment for our patients.

Led by our expert team of robotics-trained surgeons representing several surgical specialties, our Robotic Surgery program enables us to provide advanced, robot-assisted surgery to patients right here in the Shenandoah Valley.

Benefits of Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is part of our advanced minimally invasive surgery program at Winchester Medical Center. This technology gives surgeons exceptional precision and control, along with magnified 3D high-definition visualization. These features allow complex procedures to be performed through very small incisions, which offers important benefits for you:

• Less pain after surgery
• Smaller incisions
• Reduced bleeding and tissue damage
• Minimal scarring
• Fewer incisions—in some cases, only one small incision is needed
• Shorter hospital stay (often one to two days less)
• Lower risk of complications and infection
• Less need for narcotic pain medication
• Faster recovery

Conditions We Treat with Robotic Surgery

Our surgeons use robotic-assisted techniques to treat several types of cancer and other conditions, including:

Surgical Oncology

• Colorectal cancer: Colectomy, rectal resection
• Esophageal cancer: Esophagectomy
• Small intestine cancer: Small bowel resection
• Stomach cancer: Partial gastrectomy
• Pancreatic cancer: Distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy

Thoracic Surgery

• Lung cancer: Lobectomy and wedge resection
• Decortication
• Esophageal cancer: Esophagectomy

Robotic-assisted lobectomy is often recommended for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. This approach allows the surgeon to remove part of the lung with greater precision and control. Compared to traditional open surgery, robotic lobectomy typically results in less blood loss, a shorter hospital stay, and a quicker recovery.