Minimally Invasive Robotic Assisted Surgery

Here at General Surgeons of Western Colorado we have partnered with St. Mary’s Hospital to offer robotic surgery with the da Vinci surgical system. The da Vinci robot is one of the most advanced robotic systems in use today. Our surgeons provide robotic assisted surgery that can lead to less pain and time in the hospital. Some other benefits of robotic surgery include reduced chance of infection, faster recovery and less scarring. We have 8 board certified surgeons that have been specially trained with the da Vinci robot system.  

Individual results may vary. There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if robotic surgery is right for you.

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• Bariatric surgery
• Gallbladder surgery
• Inguinal hernia repair
• Ventral hernia repair
• Acid reflux disease surgery 
• Stomach surgery (gastrectomy)
• General Surgery Procedures 
• Colorectal Surgery  

The best candidates for robotic surgery are chosen on an individual basis by their doctor. Ask your doctor about robotic surgery and whether or not your diagnosis and situation will lend itself to robotic surgery.

Robotic-assisted ventral hernia repair may have a comparable or shorter hospital stay than other surgical approaches. In addition, robotic- assisted ventral hernia repair may have comparable or fewer return visits to a clinic through 30 days follow-up compared to open ventral hernia repair. Patients undergoing robotic-assisted inguinal hernia repair may experience less post-operative pain and may have a lower rate of complications through 30 days after discharge when compared to the traditional open approach. A recent, early study demonstrated patients undergoing a robotic-assisted inguinal hernia repair experienced a faster return to normal activity compared to open surgery. General Surgeons of Western Colorado is a leader in robotic-assisted surgery on the Western  Slope.

Here, we get an inside look on Bariatric Surgery using The DaVinci Robot from Dr. Shiao, and a patient's life-changing experience with it. 

Your surgeon operates by making precise and steady movements

from a console in the room with you. 

Tremor-free, intricate movements can be executed by your surgeon

using the controls.

Tremor-free, intricate movements can be executed by your surgeon

using the controls.  The system converts surgeon’s hand movements into even more precise instrument action .