Single-Site Robotic Surgery

Dr. Adam Stewart is the director of the Robotic Center of Excellence at Conrad Pearson Clinic. He and his partner Dr. Ravi Chauhan are currently the only surgeons within a 200-mile radius who specialize in single port robotic surgery.

Conrad Pearson Clinic, together with Baptist Collierville Hospital, has built an advanced robotics program that utilizes the newest technology and equipment to provide patients with a superior minimally invasive surgical option to treat a variety of urologic conditions.

Over the years, the Da Vinci Robotic systems has undergone a variety of upgrades and enhancements. In 2011 they introduced the Da Vinci Single-Site™ platform, which was specifically designed to perform surgeries through a single incision instead of five or six individual incisions needed with the original platform. This newer approach involves inserting all necessary surgical instruments through just one entry point, typically located in the belly button or another discreet area. The benefits for the patient include reduced scarring and less postoperative pain. The adoption of single-site robotic surgery has continued to evolve, with ongoing advancements in technology and techniques making it a viable option for various types of minimally invasive procedures.

Single-site robotic surgery offers several notable benefits:

• Reduced Scarring: Since the surgery is performed through a single incision, typically in the belly button or another discreet location, the resulting scar is usually less noticeable compared to multiple incisions.
• Less Postoperative Pain: Fewer incisions generally lead to reduced postoperative pain and discomfort, as there is less disruption of tissue and fewer points of entry for the body to heal.
• Faster Recovery: Patients often experience a quicker recovery time and may be able to return to their normal activities sooner due to the less invasive nature of the procedure.
• Improved Cosmetic Results: The single incision approach can result in better cosmetic outcomes, with minimal visible scarring and less impact on the patient’s appearance.
• Reduced Risk of Infection: Fewer incisions reduce the potential entry points for infections, which can lower the risk of postoperative complications.
• Enhanced Precision: The robotic system provides high-definition visualization and precise control, allowing surgeons to perform intricate tasks with greater accuracy, potentially leading to better surgical outcomes.
• Shorter Hospital Stay: With less postoperative pain and quicker recovery, patients may experience shorter hospital stays, which can contribute to overall cost savings and convenience.
• Minimized Tissue Trauma: The single-site approach can minimize the disruption of surrounding tissues, which can contribute to a more comfortable recovery and potentially fewer complications.

Da Vinci single site surgical platform can be used for several types of urological procedures including:

• Kidney cancer and reconstruction to kidney stones
• Pelvic pain, sacral colpopexy and pelvic floor reconstruction
• Prostate cancer and prostatectomies
• Urethral stricture disease, implants, fistulas
• Urethral and renal reconstructive surgery
• Enlarged prostate

With the partnership of Baptist Collierville Hospital and the skilled doctors at Conrad Pearson Clinic, we have been able to bring the newest minimally invasive surgical techniques to the people of Memphis and beyond. As a regional leader in this technology, people travel from hundreds of miles to seek out the robotic specialists who are trained and qualified and have access to this unique system.