Remarkable change in the face of medicine and surgery has occurred in the past decade. The prospect for the future is that even more remarkable disruptions will occur. Ten years ago cloning was a theoretical possibility; now, human clones exist. Minimally invasive surgery was emerging and robots were speculated upon; now, robotic surgery is common place. Laparoscopic techniques have radically altered the way surgery is performed. Endoscopes, lasers and nanoscale tools linked to computers and video systems are giving surgeons access to more areas of the body in less invasive ways. Technology has become a major driver of the future direction of healthcare and surgery. Likewise, the speed of change has accelerated beyond comprehension, with a number of revolutions occurring during a surgeon's career. Being an agent of change or rapidly adapting to change has become the hallmark of the gifted surgeon. The fundamental challenges to a future surgeon are addressed from a technological viewpoint, with emphasis on the impact upon healthcare.

Unlike traditional surgery that often requires a large incision, laparoscopic surgery allows for small keyhole incisions. The resulting benefits to millions of patients who undergo surgery each year are less pain and physical trauma, fewer complications, smaller scars and faster recovery time — all of which contribute to lower health care costs and patients returning to work sooner. The introduction of computer chip television camera was a decisive event in the field of laparoscopy. This innovation in technology provided the means to project a magnified view of the operative field onto a monitor, and at the same time freed both the operating surgeon's hands, thereby facilitating performance of complex laparoscopic procedures. Prior to its conception, laparoscopy was a surgical approach with very limited application and used mainly for purposes of diagnosis and performance of simple procedures in gynecologic applications.

However, even experienced surgeons encounter steep learning curves for using laparoscopic instrumentation. Without extensive training, such approaches can be disorienting and may increase the probability for error. The need for new minimally invasive procedures and tools, as well as for hands-on training for surgeons on these new technologies, opens the door to new research programs in technology that will lead to new interventional treatments and cures.

The highly skilled, experienced, and compassionate surgical staff at Valley Surgical Clinics, Ltd. focuses on the physical and emotional comfort of our patients by providing superior patient care along with advantages of the latest technology.

Our practice is focused on providing our patients with an innovative approach for minimally invasive surgery as an alternative to traditional laparoscopy or invasive open surgical procedures. With the utilization of advanced Robotic Surgery technology, our surgeons are able to perform more delicate and precise procedures through smaller incisions.

Valley Surgical Clinics, Ltd. Is a global technology leader in robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery (MIS). The utilization of Robotic assisted surgical techniques provides our surgeons superior visualization, enhanced dexterity, greater precision and ergonomic comfort for the optimal performance of MIS. This system enables our surgeons to perform even complex procedures such as Large Bowel Resection, Hemicolectomy, Liver Resection, Nissen Fudoplication, Pacreatectomy and Whipple surgeries through 1-2 cm incisions. This breakthrough in surgical technology is allowing hospitals here in the Valley to extend the benefits of MIS to a broader base of patients. This innovative surgical system platform can provide hospitals with greater return in the areas of market share growth, utilization mix, productivity and operational efficiencies. Improved operational efficiencies may include reduced incidence of complications and post-operative infections; reduced need for blood transfusions and post-operative pain management, simplified post-operative nursing care and reduced length of stay.