Robotic Surgery Institute

The Gynecologic Oncology Center at Mercy - Baltimore, MD

Robotic Surgery Elevates Medical Excellence

Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland is home to The National Institute of Robotic Surgery at Mercy. The National Institute of Robotic Surgery offers patients a leading edge alternative for procedures in Colon & Rectal Surgery, Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecology, General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Urogynecology and Urology. The Mercy surgeons who are part of The National Institute of Robotic Surgery have been specially trained in some of the most advanced robotic surgical techniques.

Dual Certified Robotic Surgery Center

Mercy is one of only several hospitals in the U.S. to have earned EpiCenter Certification in two specialties - Gynecologic Oncology and General Surgery. Dr. Dwight Im, Director of The National Institute of Robotic Surgery at Mercy, is one of very few robotic surgeons who has been elevated to Mentor Status in Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. The EpiCenter and Mentor designations identify Mercy’s surgeons as being among the most qualified surgeons for emerging and established surgical areas. Mercy has earned international acclaim for teaching robotic techniques to more than 600 doctors worldwide.

Mercy Robotic Surgery Led by Top Rated Surgeon

Robotic Surgery at Mercy - Baltimore Dr. Dwight Im serves as Director of The National Institute of Robotic Surgery at Mercy and is a top rated surgeon in gynecologic and gynecologic oncology ro botic surgery. Dr. Im was the first surgeon in the United States to be named a Gynecologic Oncology Epicenter Surgeon for the da Vinci robot. Dr. Im is widely regarded as one of the best robotic surgeons and trains doctors from around the world in advanced, precision robotic surgery.

Robotic Surgery Offers Many of the Best Advantages

Robotic Surgery offers patients who qualify for this type of surgery many distinct advantages. For most patients, robotic surgery offers faster recovery, smaller – almost undetectable – incisions, less pain, a shorter hospital stay, and the ability to quickly return to daily routines. Mercy’s robotic surgeons are in complete charge of the surgery and the robot. Your doctor uses the robot to precisely and carefully remove damaged tissue. The surgical robot allows the surgeon to have greater surgical precision, increased range of motion, improved dexterity, enhanced visualization of the area to be treated and improved access to take out the damaged tissue.

Not all patients qualify for robotic surgery so, as always, to determine your best health care and surgery options, talk to your physician, ask questions, and make an educated and informed decision.

Mercy Medical Center Team of Robotic Surgery Experts

Mercy’s team of Robotic Surgery experts include doctors from a variety of disciplines with highly specialized training to perform and master robotic surgical skills.

Robotic Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery

Robotic Surgery at Mercy - Baltimore, MD Dr. Jeffery Nelson provides robotic surgery for the colon and rectal area, removing diseased tissue and portions of the colon and repairing or restoring the lower digestive tract. These robotic procedures can be used to treat conditions such as ulcerative colitis, colon cancer and Crohn's disease.

Dr. Nelson serves as Surgical Director of The Center for Inflammatory Bowel and Colorectal Diseases, a division of the respected Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Disease at Mercy.

Please note: Not all patients are eligible for robotic surgery, please consult your physician to find out if you are a good candidate for the procedure.

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Robotic Surgery – General Surgery

Robotic Surgery at Mercy - Baltimore, MD Dr. Thomas (T. J.) Swope, Director of The Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery at Mercy, and Dr. Nora Meenaghan, provide robotic surgery for patients who need hernia repair or gallbladder removal as well as patients with colon and rectal complications.

Drs. Swope and Meenaghan are specially trained minimally invasive surgeons who have earned respect and professional regard for their skill in treating hernia, gallbladder and colorectal conditions using the da Vinci robot.

Please note: Not all patients are eligible for robotic surgery, please consult your physician to find out if you are a good candidate for the procedure.

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Robotic Surgery – Gynecology

Dr. Kevin Audlin, Director of The Endometriosis Center at Mercy, Dr. R. Mark Ellerkmann, Director of Urogynecology, Dr. Meghan Lynch, Dr. Latasha Murphy and Dr. Christine O’Connor, head of Mercy’s Adolescent Gynecology program, are Mercy Medical Center’s team of experts in gynecology robotic surgery.

This gold standard of minimally invasive surgery is often used to treat endometriosis, uterine fibroids, uterine prolapse and excessive menstrual bleeding. Robotic surgery is considered a preferred standard of care for many women who need a hysterectomy.

Please note: Not all patients are eligible for robotic surgery, please consult your physician to find out if you are a good candidate for the procedure.

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Robotic Surgery – Gynecologic Oncology

Robotic Surgery at Mercy - Baltimore, MD Dr. Dwight Im, Director of The Gynecologic Oncology Center at Mercy, is one of the foremost experts in da Vinci robotic surgery. His determination to master the surgical robot has led him to be one of the top performing surgeons for gynecology and gynecologic oncology procedures. Women seek out Dr. Im for his advanced skill in surgical robotic hysterectomies as well as the treatment of cervical, endometrial (uterine) and ovarian cancer.

Dr. Teresa Diaz-Montes and Dr. Hyung Ryu, also of The Gynecologic Oncology Center at Mercy, perform robotic surgeries using the da Vinci robot. Women who look to the surgeons in the The Gynecologic Oncology Center have the advantage of skilled and gifted surgeons who are capable of providing the best surgical option, whether that is robotic, laparoscopic or general/open surgery.

Please note: Not all patients are eligible for robotic surgery, please consult your physician to find out if you are a good candidate for the procedure.

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Robotic Surgery – Surgical Oncology

Robotic Surgery at Mercy - Baltimore, MD Dr. Vadim Gushchin, Director of Gastrointestinal Oncology, a division of Surgical Oncology at Mercy, brings expertise in robotic surgery using the da Vinci robot for a variety of abdominal disorders.

Patients who qualify for da Vinci robot surgery with Dr. Gushchin typically require some type of resection, which is the surgical removal of part of an organ. Dr. Gushchin performs robotic surgery for colon, stomach, pancreas and bowel.

Please note: Not all patients are eligible for robotic surgery, please consult your physician to find out if you are a good candidate for the procedure.

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Robotic Surgery – Urology

The Urology Specialists of Maryland - Baltimore, MD

Dr. Damon Davis, Dr. Alan Kusakabe, Dr. Blaine Kristo, Medical Director of The Urology Specialists of Maryland, and Dr. Robert Thompson provide skilled robotic surgery to patients with urology complications.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common urologic diagnoses where patient may be candidates for the da Vinci robot.

Please note: Not all patients are eligible for robotic surgery, please consult your physician to find out if you are a good candidate for the procedure.

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