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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2012 MACON MAGAZINE I 65 What advanced technology/procedure are you using? Laparoscopic surgery was rapidly adopted in the practice of General Surgery twenty years ago; now the Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic procedures are the latest technology being employed for General Surgery. ese Robotic procedures are variations of standard laparoscopy and had been widely adopted for Urological and Gynecological surgery in the last decade. Now this technology has been recently adopted in the field of General Surgery. What does the public need to understand about this? It provides better visualization with 10 X magnification and three dimensional depth perception. e robot allows for more precise dexterity and range of motion than standard laparoscopic instruments. For General Surgery, many procedures including gallbladder, colon and stomach surgery can now be accomplished with this new technology. Is it covered by insurance or Medicare? is type of surgery is covered by the vast majority of insurance programs, including Medicare. Where can we find our more information? For more information about this, you my contact my office at 478-750-8606, or go to davincinisurgery.com/gereral-surgery. 330 Hospital Drive, Ste 315 | Macon, GA 31201 (478) 750-8606 | davincinisurgery.com/gereral-surgery Thomas C. Woodyard, MD, FACS S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N What are you doing that is innovative and important to the healthcare field? Coliseum Medical Centers is the leader in pioneering robotic surgery in the region. Robotic technology helps surgeons make smaller incisions, which translates to less scarring and less blood loss. e robotic instruments give surgeons magnified, real-time images inside the body, allowing them to see microscopic details – giving them greater clarity and accuracy. Why is this important? Surgeries that once required large incisions and lengthy recoveries are now performed through tiny holes. Robotic surgery results in less pain, fewer scars, less time in the hospital and better outcomes for patients. Who would benefit from this? e robotics program at Coliseum is comprehensive and covers all major service lines, and many patients benefit from the hundreds of robotic surgeries performed at Coliseum annually. Where can we find out more about more information? Call Consult-A-Nurse at 478-746-4646 for a physician referral or for more information. Or visit coliseumhealthsystem.com. 350 Hospital Drive | Macon, GA 31217 (478) 746-4646 | coliseumhealthsystem.com COLISEUM MEDICAL CENTERS Leading the way in Robotic Surgery... h e a lt h y I N N O V A T I O N S