Robotic Surgery in Corona, CA

Surgeons at Corona Regional Medical Center use advanced robotic platforms that enable them to perform complex procedures with more flexibility and precision than previously possible. The hospital has been recognized as a Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery from Surgical Review Corporation, with more than 1,000 successful surgeries performed using the da Vinci® Surgical System. 

Robotic-assisted surgeries may result in less pain, scarring, trauma and blood loss than other surgical procedures so that people can potentially return to work and daily activities more quickly.*

Robotic Surgical Procedures Performed at Corona Regional

• General Surgery (Hernia, Complex abdominal cases, Gallbladder removal)
• Gynecology
• Hip and knee replacement
• Weight-loss surgery

The da Vinci Xi® Surgical System

Surgeons operate the da Vinci system’s robotic arms at a computer console. Once they find the optimal position for the procedure using its sophisticated targeting system, the system configures itself to enable the surgeon a greater range of motion. With pinpoint accuracy, the surgeon then uses the robotic arms to make a series of three small incisions, or ports, in the surgical area. The arms are then inserted into the body.

Mako SmartRobotics™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery

Corona Regional Medical Center offers Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery. Mako-trained orthopedic surgeons use this innovative technology to perform various joint replacement procedures including hip replacements, partial knee replacements and total knee replacements.

Advantages of Robotic Surgery*

Robotic surgery is minimally invasive. The precise incisions may allow for less post-operative pain, reduced blood loss and a faster recovery time. Drawbacks of conventional laparoscopy (without robotic instruments) are that it relies on the use of rigid, hand-held instruments and visualization is provided by a standard 2D video monitor rather than a 3D field. Conventional laparoscopic is also performed with small incisions, but depth of field, dexterity and precision varies by surgeon.

Potential benefits of robotic surgery over conventional surgery:

• Shorter hospital stay (most are same-day surgeries)
• Significantly less pain post-op
• Quicker recovery and return to normal activities
• Fewer complications and less risk of infection
• Smaller incisions and less scarring

Candidates for Robotic Surgery

Appropriate candidates for robotic surgery are chosen on an individual basis by their doctor. Ask your doctor about robotic surgery and whether or not your diagnosis and situation will lend itself to robotic surgery.

*Individual results may vary. There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if robotic surgery is right for you.