Parkland Medical Center offers robotic surgery for a wide range of conditions in both men and women, from robotic prostate removal to robotic hysterectomy. The robotic surgery program at Parkland was founded 2008, under the direction of David Canes, MD, a fellowship trained robotic surgeon from Lahey Clinic who has performed more than 650 robotic procedures. With the acquisition of a da Vinci® Surgical System, Dr. Canes oversaw the development of Parkland’s world class robotic surgical team. With skilled robotic surgeons in multiple specialties, we are proud to provide high quality robotic surgery in Southern New Hampshire for our patients.

The surgical robot allows surgeons to perform complex procedures using multiple tiny incisions, rather than one large incision commonly required for traditional surgery. The robot is not an automatic machine; the surgeon, sitting at a control station a few feet away from the patient, guides the robotic instruments remotely. The surgeon’s 3D view of the inside of the abdomen or pelvis is magnified 10x normal size. The surgeon can conduct precise movements with extraordinary control and range of motion. More about robotic surgery.

Robotic surgery provides the following potential benefits:

• Minimal pain
• Short hospital stays
• Faster recovery, return to normal activities
• Low complication rates
• Reduced risk of requiring blood transfusion
• Smaller scars, improved cosmetic appearance of scar

For more information about da Vinci® Robotic Surgery or to make an appointment, please contact one of the surgeons listed on this page, or call 603-421-2174.