Robotic Heart Surgery
Banner Heart Hospital has already performed more than 200 robotic heart surgeries, making it one of the premier places in Arizona for robotic heart procedures.
Surgeons use robotics to help patients have better, faster and easier recoveries from difficult procedures. The robot provides surgeons with all the benefits of traditional open surgery while enabling them to operate through tiny incisions. With smaller incisions, patients can heal faster.
Learn more about:
- Robotic surgical system
- Benefits of robotic surgery
- Am I a candidate for robotic surgery?
- How do I find additional information?
- Who is Dr. Allen Raczkowski?
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Allen Raczkowski, MD practices at Banner Heart Hospital.
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da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System
Banner Health uses the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System. Da Vinci, a well-known system, consists of an ergonomically designed surgeon’s console, a patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms, a high-performance vision system and specially designed instruments. The surgeon's actions are translated into precise movements by the surgical robot.
The surgical system cannot be programmed, nor can it make decisions on its own. It requires that every surgical maneuver be performed with direct input from the surgeon.
Benefits of Robotic Heart Surgery
With robotic heart surgery, patients who once faced several weeks in recovery following surgery can be back on their feet within days.
Patients may experience:
- Reduced trauma to the body
- Reduced blood loss and need for transfusions
- Less post-operative pain and discomfort
- Less risk of infection
- Shorter hospital stay
- Faster recovery and return to normal daily activities
- Less scarring
Am I a candidate for robotic heart surgery?
- Contact Allen Raczkowski, MD, at (480) 835-5146
How do I find additional information?
- Watch robotic surgery in the news
- Request an information packet
Who is Dr. Allen Raczkowski?
