Minimally invasive surgery in Santa Clara County

At Good Samaritan Hospital, we are proud to be a leader of robotic surgery in the Silicon Valley. With multiple robotic surgical systems available, our highly trained surgeons can perform a wide range of procedures. As technological advances in medicine occur, you can trust our hospital to be at the forefront of minimally invasive surgery techniques.

To learn more about the robotic surgery options offered at our hospital, call our Consult-A-Nurse® referral line at (888) 724-2362.

Robotic surgical procedures we offer

Board-certified surgeons at our hospital are specially trained to perform common and complex robotic surgeries, including:

  • Bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery)
  • Colon resection
  • Hernia repairs

Robotic gynecologic surgery

As part of our commitment to providing advanced women’s care, we offer specialized robotic procedures for conditions of the female reproductive system. Some of the complex gynecologic procedures we offer include:

  • Hysterectomy
  • Oophorectomy
  • Ovarian cystectomy

Robotic cardiovascular surgery

Our highly trained cardiovascular surgeons perform the following robotic surgeries:

  • Atrial appendage ligation
  • Decortication
  • Lobectomy
  • Lung biopsy
  • Lung wedge resection
  • Pleurodesis

Robotic orthopedic surgery

At the Silicon Valley Joint Replacement Center, our orthopedic surgeons use a robotic arm for joint replacement procedures such as hip and knee replacements. During the procedure, your surgeon uses the robotic arm as a guide to ensure your implant is correctly placed and aligned.

Benefits of robotic surgery

Robotic surgery allows our surgeons to perform complex procedures with minimal incisions. The robotic system translates the surgeon’s hand movements into smaller, more precise maneuvers.

Robotic surgery offers many benefits over traditional surgery, including:

  • Faster recovery
  • Fewer complications
  • Less pain and bleeding
  • Less scarring
  • Lower risk of infection
  • Minimal trauma to surrounding tissues
  • Shorter hospital stay