Minimally invasive surgery
Minimally invasive surgery is an effective surgical method that is less intrusive than traditional surgery. By using small incisions and instruments, we are able to create positive surgical outcomes that typically have minimal scarring, faster recovery times and shorter hospital stays.
Minimally invasive surgery in Brooksville, Florida
When you need surgery, you have access to advanced solutions and special teams nearby.
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital prioritizes your safety and comfort, offering you surgical care that includes minimally invasive procedures. Through methods such as robotic surgery, our team can perform surgical procedures using the tiniest incisions with greater vision, precision and control. The surgeon's real-time movements are seamlessly translated into precise, smaller movements of the robotic instruments, providing a greater range of motion than possible in traditional surgery.
Conditions we treat using robotic surgery
Minimally invasive surgical options are available in many different specialties. Our trained surgeons use this type of surgery to address complex diseases and conditions, including:
- Hernia conditions
- Gallbladder conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Orthopedic conditions, including knee replacement
- Spine conditions
- Gynecologic conditions
- Urologic conditions
More about robot-assisted surgery
Robotic surgery provides various advantages over conventional laparoscopic surgery but is typically covered by insurance the same way.
Benefits of robotic surgery
For patients, this system provides several benefits, including:
- Less pain
- Less risk of infections
- Less scarring
- Shorter hospital stay
- Faster recovery time
Insurance coverage
Generally, any insurance plan covering minimally invasive surgery also covers robot-assisted surgery. This is true for widely held insurance plans like Medicare.
It is essential to note that your coverage depends on your plan and benefits package. For more information on coverage for minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery, please contact your medical insurance provider.