Lutheran Hospital First in Northeast Indiana to Offer Acute Care Robotic- Assisted Surgery for Emergent Cases

10/30/2024

Precision of 3-D robotics supports patients with emergency cases

Trauma surgeons at Lutheran Hospital are now providing another level of emergent care through robotic-assisted surgery. Lutheran Hospital is the first in northeast Indiana to offer acute care robotic-assisted surgery for emergency cases. Surgeons at the hospital will continue utilizing traditional and laparoscopic surgery based upon the patient’s need. William Peery II, M.D., FACS, trauma surgeon at Lutheran Hospital, is one of the surgeons who is performing robotic-assisted surgery when possible because of the benefits to patients.

“We’re continually working to improve patient outcomes following delicate emergent surgeries and this means being as minimally invasive as possible throughout the procedure. I find that patient safety increases through robotic precision and visualization at the surgical site. My patients are reporting reduced pain and a more efficient recovery time to prevent lengthy hospitalization as most patients prefer to recover in the comfort of their home,” said Dr. Peery.

“Each patient’s unique medical situation will drive the surgical approach. Some patients will require traditional surgical procedure and others will benefit from laparoscopy. Overall, we want to minimize tissue disruption and I’m pleased with my patients’ outcomes utilizing emerging robotic-assisted technology,” he said.

More common emergency procedures where Dr. Peery utilized robotic-assisted surgery include ruptured appendix, bowel obstruction, hernia repair and gallbladder surgery.

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