At St. Joseph’s Health, our extensive expertise in minimally invasive surgeries means you’ll experience more benefits — quicker recoveries, reduced risk of complications, and better overall outcomes.
Get the benefits of robotic surgery.
LESS TIME RECOVERING
Smaller incisions means shorter hospital stays and quicker healing.
LESS PAIN
Less post-op discomfort due to reduced damage to surrounding tissue.
LESS INVASIVE
Smaller entry points into the body compared with traditional surgeries.
LESS SCARRING
Smaller, more-discreet scars come from smaller, more-discreet incisions.
LESS RISK OF COMPLICATIONS
Greater precision can decrease blood loss and the likelihood of complications.
LESS TIME IN THE HOSPITAL
Robotic surgery often means shorter hospital stays than traditional surgery.
MORE CLARITY
Magnified 3D imaging helps surgeons see more of what they need to see.
MORE PRECISION
Robotics improves surgical accuracy, potentially providing more-improved outcomes.
MORE TIME ENJOYING LIFE
Less time recovering means getting back to what you love — sooner than ever.
U.S. News & World Report #1 Hospital in Syracuse
Leading Central New York in general surgery cases, our skilled specialists deliver excellent outcomes with leading-edge technology and a commitment to patient-focused care.
EXPERTISE AND EXCELLENCE
Less invasive. More experience.
With the longest track record of delivering top-notch care and outstanding outcomes, our minimally invasive surgery team puts their expertise to work while performing robotic surgeries.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Less risk of complications. More technology.
The latest surgical systems and innovations enable our surgeons to perform procedures with higher levels of precision and efficiency.
COMPREHENSIVE CARE
Less discomfort. More care.
From preoperative consultations to comprehensive post-operative support, we aim to provide holistic and thorough care throughout every patient journey.
What to expect, step by step.
PRE-OP CONSULTATION
Meet with your surgeon to review medical history, the surgical procedure, potential risks, benefits and alternatives — blood work and scans will be performed to prepare for surgery
PRE-OP PREP
Get clear instructions on fasting, medications and other necessary prep. Feel prepared for what’s next.
SURGERY
After admission, you’ll gown up, meet your anesthesiologist and receive anesthesia based on your specific surgery. Then our experts use robotic systems to make small incisions that have a big impact.
POST-OP
We’ll monitor your progress in the recovery area. Although lengths of stay vary, outpatient surgery recipients go home on the same day — equipped with strategies and medications to manage any post-op discomfort.
RECOVERY AND FOLLOW-UP
Care doesn’t end after surgery. Through follow-up appointments, we’ll track healing progress and offer guidance on getting back to living life through physical therapy and other assistance.
What our patients are saying.
“Every single person involved in my care was so kind and patient — starting right at reception. I felt like I was in good hands. My surgery went great, and the whole process went smoothly. Special thanks to Rebecca D., my pre- and postsurgery nurse. Exceptional care and kindness.”
“Life-changing surgery performed with great care and by amazing people. Attentive staff and good tools. MyChart was very useful, and its messaging was easy to use and effective. The hospital is very well run. I felt safe and cared for the entire way.”
“St. Joseph’s is a friendly and professional facility. As a patient, I was treated with utmost kindness from the moment I stepped through the door. Every professional I met was at the top of their game.”
Less invasive. More expertise.
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
We perform more than 900 heart surgeries annually, with many using the da Vinci® surgical system for enhanced precision and control.
THE HEARTBURN CENTER AT ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH
As the region’s only heartburn center, we deliver advanced procedures like the LINX procedure — an advanced minimally invasive solution for GERD.
PROSTATE SURGERY
We were the first to acquire and use the da Vinci® surgical system to perform minimally invasive prostatectomies. Also, we are one of only two providers of pre-peritoneal prostate surgery.
HERNIA + GALLBLADDER SURGERY
We perform 3 times as many robotic-assisted hernia surgeries as any other hospital in Central New York.
GYNECOLOGICAL SURGERY
We were the first in the area to do robotic sacrocolpopexy. Because our procedures are minimally invasive, gynecological patients get back to everyday life faster.
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