Putnam Hospital Center to Host Robotic Surgery Seminar

From Putnam Hospital Center:

In 2011, the da Vinci robot-assisted surgical system was introduced at Putnam Hospital Center, ushering in a minimally invasive option for major operations.

Since then, hundreds of robotic surgeries have been performed at the hospital. The instrument has allowed surgeons to perform less invasive procedures with a greater level of precision.

Four physicians with CareMount Medical Group and on the medical staff at Putnam Hospital Center will present “Updates on Robotic Surgery at Putnam Hospital Center,” from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 22, in the hospital’s Michael T. Weber Auditorium, 670 Stoneleigh Ave.

This seminar will allow the public to use the da Vinci robot simulator to understand how the system works and will include information on the uses of the robot in urology, gynecology and general surgery.

Urologists Dr. Mark Nogueira and Dr. Sheldon Axelrod will discuss the use of robotic surgery in urological procedures. Dr. Hansraj Sheth will present the general surgical applications of the system and Dr. Janusz Rudnicki will share his experience in gynecological robotic surgery.

A question-and-answer period will follow each presentation. A continental breakfast will be served between 9 and 9:30 a.m.

Registration is not required, but it is preferred. For more information and/or to register, please contact John Mountain at (845) 279-5711, ext. 4777, or jmountai@health-quest.org.

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