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 outhwest General Health Center in Middleburg Heights, is pleased to offer women state-of-the-art robotic surgery with the
da Vinci S Surgical System. Robotic surgery is one of the least invasive and most effective options for women who undergo complex hysterectomies and other gynecological procedures.
“We are the premier community hospital utilizing robotic technology, and we have created an extremely successful program here,” says John Alton, MD. “Da Vinci has made a remarkable impact on gynecological procedures and has also put Southwest General on the map as a cutting-edge hospital in gynecology. For many women, da Vinci has allowed them to get back to their families and life quicker, and that in itself makes up for the anxiety and fear of having surgery.” The da Vinci System takes minimally invasive surgery to a new level. It requires only small incisions—roughly the size of a dime—and offers patients many remarkable benefits, including less scarring; less post-operative pain and discomfort; less risk of infection; less blood loss; shorter recovery and faster return to normal activities. With robotic surgery, the surgeon operates from a special console, which provides a three-dimensional view of the operating field and up to ten times the magnification of the human eye. These features make it easier for the surgeon to see vital anatomical structures.
The robotic system does not work on its own. The surgeon has complete control of the equipment at all times and performs every surgical step. The System cannot be programmed and does not make decisions on its own. From the safety standpoint, the daVinci only moves when a number of criteria are met. If a problem arises that cannot be managed by the robotic approach, the surgical team is in a position to rapidly and efficiently manage the issue. Not all patients are candidates for robotic surgery. The surgeon will determine the best approach for each case. For those women who are candidates, robotic surgery can be used for hysterectomy, reproductive surgeries, endometriosis, fibroid removal, pelvic prolapse, endometrial cancers and ovarian or cyst removal. To learn more about having surgery with the da Vinci S Surgical System at Southwest General, call Roger Haught, director, Surgical Services, at 440-816-2794. Dr. John Alton is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist with Southwest General Medical Group – Women’s Health. In his practice, Dr. Alton provides care for women from adolescence through menopause. He is experienced in the latest surgical techniques, including robotic surgery and other minimally invasive surgery. He is a local expert in da Vinci surgery and is proficient in the technique, having performed nearly 100 da Vinci procedures at Southwest General Health Center. Dr. Alton provides instruction and advice to other surgeons as they begin to use the da Vinci technology. Dr. Alton can be reached at 440-816-5390. |
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Located on Rt. 82 East (near the Broadview Rd. intersection), Marymount Medical Center offers comprehensive services for families living in Broadview Heights, Brecksville, North Royalton, and Independence. The Center is backed by the resources of Marymount Hospital, which recently renovated and expanded the facility and services. Marymount Medical Center has a full service emergency department staffed with board-certified emergency medicine specialists who have more than 200 years of combined experience. They are the same ED doctors who practice at Marymount Hospital. In addition, the Center offers diagnostic laboratory and radiology services, including x-ray, mammography, ultrasound, CT and MRI, and access to a growing number of primary and specialty care physicians. Fourteen physicians in six specialty areas --- internal medicine, family practice, podiatry, obstetrics/gynecology, pain management, and orthopedics have offices in the Medical Center. Most are members of independent physician practices; some are Cleveland Clinic physicians. |
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While seated at the console, the surgeon grasps the da Vinci master controls with
his or her fingers to manipulate the System’s small, robotic arms. These arms hold specialized micro-instruments. As the surgeon manipulates the controls, the System moves the robotic arms and scales and translates the surgeon’s finger and wrist movements into precise movements of the micro-instruments. The robotic arms can rotate 360 degrees, offering great flexibility and range of motion. This means the surgeon can more easily approach structures during complicated procedures and has a greater ability to dissect delicate vessels and nerves. daVinci technology also helps to reduce tremors of the human hand and, therefore, may offer increased precision as well. 
inutes count in a medical emergency. And so do knowledge and experience. That’s why families can count on Marymount Medical Center in Broadview Heights for everything from a broken bone to a heart attack. 
he North Royalton Animal Control Department is a great place to begin your search for a new canine or feline addition to your family. The department is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 8pm and 8am to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday. They can be reached by calling 440-237-0665 or stop by at 11675 Royalton Road in North Royalton to see who’s available for adoption. Who knows, you may just find your ‘new best friend’!
(Intersection of Abbey & Royalton Road, next to Wastewater Facility)