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The introduction of robotic-assisted surgical systems in minimally invasive surgery has opened a new door into the medical future. Minimally invasive surgery provides freedom from the fear or large surgical scars and painful recoveries, as has traditionally been the case for many procedures. The da Vinci Surgical System has revolutionized general and bariatric surgery and created an intuitive approach to complex surgery.

What is The “da Vinci” System

The “da Vinci” Surgical System enables our surgeons to perform delicate and complex operations through only a few small incisions. Although similar to laparoscopic surgery, the robotic platform takes minimally invasive surgery to the next level by creating broader anatomical access through advanced 3D HD imaging and more refined movements with greater range of motion. The robotic system enables surgeons to reach new heights in precision and accuracy. What does this all mean for the patient? It means that our surgeons are able to provide better and safer operations under circumstances that may otherwise be considered complex or challenging. In other words, no operation is too difficult for Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics of NJ.

Types of “da Vinci” Procedures

The “da Vinci” surgical system has brought minimally invasive surgery to more than 3 million patients worldwide. Anything that can be done laparoscopically, can be done more precisely robotically. The following procedures are available with “da Vinci” technology at Advanced Surgical:

  • Bariatric Surgery
    • Gastric Sleeve
    • Gastric Bypass
    • Revisional Bariatric Surgery
  • Hernia Repair
    • Inguinal
    • Umbilical
    • Incisional
    • Hiatal
    • Abdominal wall
  • Acid Reflux Surgery
  • General Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Achalasia

“Robotic Surgery” Clarification

Despite the “da Vinci” surgical system being referred to within the general term of “robotic surgery”… it is a bit of a misnomer. The robotic surgery term may leave the reader with the impression that the “da Vinci” system is performing the surgery autonomously. This would truly be an impressive spectacle. However, the current “da Vinci” system cannot function on its own in any manner. It is entirely reliant upon the expertise of the surgeon. The “da Vinci” surgical system has not been designed to perform autonomously nor does it have any surgical decision making software. So throughout the entire process, the surgeon will remain in 100% control. The robotic platform should be viewed as an extension of the surgeon’s own hands.

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They are so professional and really helped me throughout my journey. Dr. Sadek and his team are incredible and I will definitely recommend them to anyone looking to go through bariatric surgery.

Patricia P.

Advantages with The Advanced Surgical Team & The “da Vinci” System

Throughout Dr. Ragui Sadek’s career as a leader in the bariatric surgical field in the United States and Northeast he has made multiple contributions to the research of minimally invasive surgery and helped to advance the science tremendously. His record includes numerous medical journal publications and scientific presentations at the industry’s largest conventions including the World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery and the annual meeting for the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Another crucial member of the robotic bariatrics team at Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics is Dr. Lora Melman. Dr. Melman is a Fellowship-trained, Board-certified, and “daVinci” robot-certified specialist. She has conducted extensive research in the area of biomaterials (hernia meshes) for repair of all types of abdominal wall and diaphragmatic hernias. The techniques she uses are directly learned from world-renowned Hernia experts and benefit the full range of patients from those seeking repair of first-time occurrences to those requiring a multi-disciplinary approach and comprehensive plan involving Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.

Matching the dedication Advanced Surgical has to ongoing advancements in technology made this partnership with the “da Vinci” system an easy decision. The “da Vinci” surgical system enables Dr. Sadek and the Advanced Surgical team to perform operations through a few tiny incisions. Additionally, this system boasts some impressive features such as:

  • A magnified vision system that gives surgeons a 3D HD view inside the patient’s body
  • An ergonomically designed console where the surgeon sits while operating
  • A Patient-side cart where the patient is positioned during surgery
  • Wristed instruments that bend and rotate far greater than the human hand

Advanced Surgical “da Vinci” FAQs

What are the benefits of robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci compared against traditional methods of surgery?

The major benefits for surgeons that utilize the “da Vinci” Surgical System, as opposed to traditional laparoscopic methods, are greater surgical precision, increased range of motion, improved dexterity, enhanced visualization and improved access. The major benefits for patients may include a shorter hospital stay, less pain, less risk of infection, less blood loss, fewer transfusions, less scarring, a faster recovery and return to normal daily activities.** We strongly feel that these benefits make a convincing and clear-cut argument for the adoption of the “da Vinci” Surgical System.

What is Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)?

Minimally Invasive Surgery or MIS is a surgery procedure typically performed through tiny incisions or operating ports, rather than large incisions. This type of surgery typically results in less overall pain, potentially shorter recovery times and faster return to work, fewer complications, reduced hospitalization costs and overall reduced trauma to the patient.** MIS has become the standard-of-care for particular surgical procedures and the addition of robotic assisted technology enables the use of MIS techniques for complex procedures.

Will robotic surgery make a surgeon unnecessary?

Despite the name “robotic surgery” the system is not a self-automated robot, it is a robot-assisted system that relies entirely upon the surgeon.

Why is it called the da Vinci Surgical System?

The product is called the “da Vinci” after the much famed Italian Renaissance artist and mathematician. His at-the-time unparalleled anatomical accuracy and three-dimensionally detailed paintings brought his masterpieces to life. Similarly, the “da Vinci” Surgical System provides physicians with such enhanced detail and precision that the system can simulate an open surgical environment while allowing the operation to occur through tiny incisions.

Has the da Vinci Surgical System been cleared by the FDA?

The FDA has approved this system.

Dr. Sadek

Dr. Ragui Sadek is a premier surgeon who established a state-of-the-art and one of the safest bariatric surgery programs in the state. Dr. Sadek has fellowship training in both laparoscopic/bariatric surgery and surgical trauma/critical care, allowing him to safely perform complex surgeries on patients who have been turned down by other practices. As a Clinical Assistant Professor of surgery at RWJ Medical School & the Director of bariatric surgery program at RWJ University Hospital, Dr. Sadek offers a cutting-edge range of laparoscopic, robotic, & bariatric surgical procedures with a complication rate substantially below the national average.

Dr. Sadek is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Having performed more than three thousand advanced surgical procedures, Dr. Sadek has established a strong patient satisfaction rate and a solid reputation among the surgical community and is renowned as a top physician in his field by International Association of Healthcare Professionals. As a board-certified surgeon, he holds affiliations with the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons. More about Dr. Sadek

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