Robotic surgery

• Endometriosis

• Gynecologic surgery

• Hysterectomy

• Uterine fibroids

• Uterine or vaginal prolapse

• Prostate cancer

• Prostate surgery

• Bladder cancer

• Colon cancer

• Esophagus and stomach cancers

• Gynecologic cancer

• Hepatobiliary cancers

• Kidney cancer

• Lung cancer

• Prostate cancer

• Tongue cancer

• Uterine and ovarian cancers

• Total hip replacement

• Partial and total knee replacement

• Gallbladder surgery

• Gastrointestinal robotic surgery

• Hernia repair

• Kidney and adrenal surgery

• Lobectomy

• Lung biopsy

• Valve repairs

• Gastric bypass surgery

• Vertical sleeve gastrectomy

• Single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S gastrectomy)

• Transoral robotic surgery

Robotic technology is a high-tech extension of your surgeon, who is still in full control of everything that happens during the surgery. The robotic technology moves like the human wrist and allows for surgeons to perform the surgery using smaller instruments in a more precise and steady movement. With zooming capabilities, the incision is 1 to 2 cm, compared to traditional open surgery, where the surgeon must make an incision large enough to fit the surgical instruments and see the area.

There is a camera inside your body, which sends real-time images to your surgeon, who is operating the robot from a console. These images are highly magnified with a sharper resolution, giving your surgeon a better view than what they would see standing over you.

Your surgery will result in smaller incisions. which will allow for:

• A shorter hospital stay

• Less risk of infection

• Less blood loss and fewer blood transfusions

• Less pain

• Less scarring

• Faster recovery

• A quicker return to daily routine

Our surgical teams use robotic-assisted technology for:

• Abdominal surgery

• Head and neck surgery

• Gallbladder surgery

• Gynecologic surgery

• Heart surgery

• Hernia repair

• Laparoscopic surgery

• Partial and total knee replacement

• Thoracic surgery

• Total hip replacement

• Urologic surgery

• Weight loss surgery

Any doctor can be successfully trained in operating a robotic surgical system. Meet our doctors with Center of Excellence designation for robotic surgery.

Robotic surgery or another type of minimally invasive surgical procedure is not for everyone. Our doctors work closely with their patients to discuss options and help them decide on the best treatments.

Our skilled general surgeons have access to the da Vinci® X and Xi robotic surgical systems. Optimized for certain types of surgeries — including gallbladder, abdominal, laparoscopic and hernia repair — the da Vinci systems use very small incisions where a tiny camera and surgical instruments are placed. The robotic arms replicate the movements of the surgeon's hands, but with a greater range of motion.

Sharp Coronado Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital offer Mako® robotic-arm assisted technology. Available for partial and total knee and hip replacement surgeries, this technology uses 3D modeling to help your doctor create a personalized surgical plan and allows for precise placement of the implant while preserving healthy bone, tissue and ligaments.

There are two simple ways to find the right doctor for you:  

• Search online with our quick, easy-to-use Find a Doctor tool. 

• Call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, to speak with one of our specially trained physician referral nurses. They know our doctors and can help you find the perfect fit. 

In some cases, you will need a referral from your primary care doctor. 

Some medical groups offer direct access to certain types of specialists. And some health plans, such as PPOs, offer direct access to all specialists. Contact your health plan's member services department to confirm your coverage. 

Sharp accepts almost all health insurance plans, including Medicare, Medi-Cal and most managed care and private insurance plans.

Be sure to check with your insurance company to verify specific coverage. Insurance companies frequently add new plans, and update provider networks and covered services under existing plans.