Banner Heart surgeon speaks on robotic surgery

MESA, Ariz. (June 18, 2009) – Banner Heart Hospital surgeon Allen Raczkowski, MD, will give a free educational seminar in Fountain Hills to explain the benefits of the cutting-edge practice of robotic surgery.

Free Seminar about Robotic Heart Surgery:

• When: Friday, June 26, 11 a.m. to noon
• Where: Fountain View Village, 16455 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85286
• Information: Fountain View Village
  (480) 836-5000 or Banner Heart Hospital (480) 854-5050

Banner Heart Hospital is completely focused on providing patients with the latest in cardiovascular technology and procedures. That’s why it is among the first in the country to use robotic-assisted surgery to address heart problems. The recovery time is truly remarkable compared to the eight weeks it often takes to recover after open heart surgery.

Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Allen Raczkowski directs one of the busiest heart robotic programs in the nation, having performed more than 300 procedures. His presentation will be part of a larger health fair at the event that will include free hearing screenings, free osteoporosis screenings, blood pressure checks, free chair massages and more.

ABOUT BHH
Banner Heart Hospital is one of the largest free-standing heart hospitals in the nation. It has been named as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for cardiovascular care by Thomson healthcare business for three consecutive years. This annual award for cardiovascular services objectively measures performance on the key criteria at the nation’s top performing, acute-care hospitals. Banner Heart is home to the Southwest's premier robotic surgery program, with more than 300 procedures already completed. Banner Heart Hospital opened in 2000 and is the only heart hospital in the East Valley, serving Mesa, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Gilbert Payson, Globe and many other communities.