
Robotic-Assisted Lung Cancer Surgery
Hoag continues to lead the way in robotic-assisted surgery by being the
highest volume provider in Orange County to offer this sophisticated,
minimally invasive surgical approach for treating lung cancer.
The da Vinci® robotic platform offers a highly precise, minimally invasive
alternative to traditional surgery, offering many advantages to patients.
What are the Benefits of Robotically-Assisted Surgery?
Robotic lung surgery provides many potential advantages compared to conventional
surgery, including:
- Less risk of complications, such as post-operative infection, blood loss
and blood transfusions
- Less pain and scarring
- Shorter hospital stay
- Faster recovery, enabling a quicker return to normal activities
Why Choose Hoag for Robotic-Assisted Lung Surgery?
When it comes to diagnosing and treating lung care,
Hoag Family Cancer Institute is a nationally recognized leader, performing the highest volume minimally
invasive lung surgeries in Southern California.
While some surgeons perform robotic-assisted lung surgery on a small number
of patients, the
expert surgical team at Hoag performs more robotic procedures than any other medical center
in Orange County. Being a high-volume lung surgery program enables the
lung cancer experts at Hoag to achieve a technical skill level not all
facilities can match.
With its exceptional team of physician experts and staff, progressive technology,
and state-of-the-art surgical facilities, it’s easy to see why Hoag
continues to lead the way in comprehensive lung cancer treatment both
locally and nationwide.
Who is a Candidate for Robotic-Assisted Lung Surgery?
Robotic-assisted surgery is not appropriate for every patient needing lung
surgery. Since the goal is a successful surgical result, each patient
is evaluated individually to determine if robotic-assisted surgery is
the best option for the individual patient.
How is Robotic Lung Surgery Performed?
At Hoag, robotic-assisted lung surgery is performed using the advanced
da Vinci® Surgical System.
This state-of-the-art system consists of an ergonomically designed surgeon’s
console, a patient-side cart with interactive robotic arms, a high-performance
vision system and proprietary EndoWrist® Instruments via four robotic
arms. These interactive instruments both mimic and enhance the surgeon's
own hand movements, rendering them more precise by minimizing even the
slightest hand tremor - an important element when operating on delicate
lung tissue.
By dramatically enhancing visualization, precision, control and dexterity,
robotic-assisted surgery overcomes the limitations of conventional procedures,
helping physicians to perform highly complex surgery with increased precision
and excellent patient outcomes.
Determining if Robotic-Assisted Lung Surgery is Right for You?
The lung cancer experts at
Hoag Family Cancer Institute continue to lead the way in progressive patient-centered lung surgery.
To determine if you are a candidate for robotic-assisted lung surgery
speak with your medical oncologist, or contact Hoag to schedule second-opinion
consultation at
949-722-6237.
Experience You Can Trust!
Hoag Lung Cancer Program’s commitment to accurate diagnosis, combined
with progressive therapeutic options enables Hoag patients to achieve
some of the highest clinical outcomes in the nation.
To learn more about Hoag's top rated Lung Cancer Program, visit:
For more about Hoag Lung Cancer Program, or to schedule a second-opinion
consultation with a Hoag lung cancer expert, please call 949-722-6237
(722-6237).