Advanced Surgical Care That Helps You Heal Faster
Your healing is our priority. That’s why we use the most advanced technology available to perform robotic-assisted surgery — also called robotic surgery — for better outcomes.
Using leading-edge, robotic-assisted technology paired with compassionate, whole-person care, we’re redefining cardiac surgery for our patients in Florida and beyond.
Recover Stronger With Robotic-Assisted Heart Surgery
We’re one of the only programs in Florida offering robotic-assisted complex heart surgeries. Using the da Vinci robotic surgical system, our dedicated physicians and specially trained teams provide this innovative solution to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital stays by more than 60% on average. Robotic-assisted surgery opens the door for you to get the care you deserve if traditional, open-heart surgery isn’t an option for you. You now have access to explore alternative treatment methods beyond long-term medication.
Robotic-assisted surgery offers remarkable advantages to traditional open-heart surgery. Most patients are discharged on average three days after surgery, compared to five to seven (or more) after traditional open-heart surgery.
Other benefits include:
- Accelerated recovery
- Fewer complications
- Lower chance of reliance on a breathing machine after surgery
- Minimal pain
- Reduced need for blood transfusions
Additionally, many patients can begin walking on the same day as their procedure.
Robotic-Assisted Surgery Patient Testimonials
Our patients share how robotic-assisted heart surgery changed their lives, helping them recover faster and get back to the life they love.
Back in Action: How Robotic-Assisted Heart Surgery Helped This Pickleball Player Recover Faster
An active lifestyle seemed out of reach after Jim was diagnosed with a serious heart condition. He wasn’t a candidate for traditional heart surgery, but thanks to robotic-assisted techniques, he was back to playing pickleball — and back to his life — sooner than expected. Hear his heartfelt story of advocacy, resilience and how this advanced approach made all the difference, even as he faced other health challenges.
How Robotic-Assisted Heart Surgery Gave Alex His Quality of Life Back
Alex's life was active and busy — he never imagined needing heart surgery. When faced with a serious heart condition, Alex turned to Dr. Gary Allen for his expertise in robotic-assisted heart surgery to help him get back to feeling his best faster. Hear more about how leading-edge technology played a critical role in his recovery.
Traveling for Care? We Have You Covered
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Wholehearted Care and Lifelong Support
We're here to support your whole health — before, during and after surgery. Our team will support your recovery at every step, including connecting you with community resources, support groups and wellness programs to help you feel better long after you leave our surgery center. At AdventHealth Waterman, we do more than help heal your body; we also aim to ease your mind, lift your spirit and get you back to whole health as soon as possible.