Robotic Surgery at Mercy Medical Center

Robotic Surgery Elevates Medical Excellence

Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland is home to The National Institute of Robotic Surgery at Mercy. The nationally acclaimed Institute is led by Dr. Dwight Im, one of the world’s leading GYN Robotic Surgeons. Robotic surgery is considered the gold standard of care in minimally invasive procedures.

The Mercy surgeons who are part of The National Institute of Robotic Surgery have been specially trained in some of the most advanced robotic surgical techniques and carefully evaluate their patients to ensure they are fully eligible candidates for robotic-assisted surgery.

Mercy Robotic Surgery Led by Top Rated Surgeon

Mercy is one of only several hospitals in the United States to have earned EpiCenter Certification in two specialties - Gynecologic Oncology and General Surgery. The EpiCenter and Mentor designations identify Dr. Im and the team of Mercy robotic-trained surgeons as being among the most qualified surgeons for “emerging and established surgical areas”. Dr. Dwight Im, Director of The National Institute of Robotic Surgery at Mercy, is recognized as one of the elite robotic surgeons who also has been elevated to Mentor Status in Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology.

Dr. Im has been honored for many prestigious achievements throughout his esteemed professional career, one of his most noteworthy is that he was the first surgeon in the United States to be named a Gynecologic Oncology Epicenter Surgeon for the da Vinci robot. Dr. Im and The National Institute of Robotic Surgery at Mercy have earned national and international acclaim for the work that has been achieved in teaching state-of-the-art robotic techniques to thousands of doctors worldwide.

Robotic Surgery Offers Many of the Best Advantages

Robotic surgery offers patients who qualify for this type of surgery many distinct advantages. For most patients, robotic surgery offers faster recovery, smaller – almost undetectable – incisions, less pain, a shorter hospital stay, and the ability to quickly return to daily routines. Patients can be confident their doctor is in control of the robotic arm and uses the robot as an added advantage in the operating suite. Mercy surgeons use the robot to precisely and carefully remove damaged tissue. The surgical robot allows the surgeon to have greater surgical precision, increased range of motion, improved dexterity, enhanced visualization of the area to be treated and improved access to take out the damaged tissue.

Not all patients qualify for robotic surgery so, as always, to determine the best treatment option a surgical solution, physicians and patients work closely together to make the best decision that will result in the best possible outcome. Patients are always encouraged to talk to their physician, ask questions, and make educated and informed decisions.

Mercy Medical Center Team of Robotic Surgery Experts

Mercy’s team of robotic surgery experts include doctors from a variety of disciplines with highly specialized training to perform and master robotic surgical skills.

• Bariatric Surgery
• Colon & Rectal Surgery
• General Surgery
• Gynecology
• Gynecologic Oncology
• Surgical Oncology
• Urology