Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery that uses a computer-assisted technology to aid in surgical procedures. Rather than operating on patients through large incisions, surgeons use miniaturized surgical instruments that fit through a series of small incisions to reduce scarring and recovery time.
Our Robotic Surgery History:
- In 2006, McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center became the second medical center in Oregon to invest in a robotic-assisted surgical system. Since then, more than 1,000 gynecologic and prostate surgery patients have benefited from its use.
- In late December 2010, McKenzie-Willamette invested in the next generation of robotic surgery technology by installing two systems with dual consoles. Dual consoles provide teaching opportunities by allowing surgeons to work side by side with robotic-enabled assists.
- In March 2011, ENT surgeon David Tom, M.D. performed the first robotic-assisted throat surgery at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center. Called trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS), it is used for removing tumors of the throat, larynx, tonsils and tongue base. Dr. Tom, along with the McKenzie-Willamette robotic surgical team, has successfully performed TORS for tonsillectomies and removal of a tongue base tumor.
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center now offers various types of robotic-assisted surgeries in several departments including:
For more information, please contact:
Oregon Urology Institute
(541) 484-0221 or (541) 746-1618
Center for Women's Health
(541) 686-7007
Summit Surgical Specialists
(541)345-2205
Colorectal Maile Parker, MD Dr. Parker grew up in Tacoma, Washington, and earned her medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2013. She completed her residency in general s...