Robotic surgery
Robotic-assisted surgery has changed the way surgeons work and the way patients recover.
Sometimes a disease, injury or birth defect requires surgery. The thought of surgery can feel overwhelming, and it’s normal to fear the unknown. We're here for you every step of the way. Your expert general surgery team will guide your care with compassionate support from your consultation to surgery and through recovery.
Find a general surgeon near you to schedule a consultation.
Robotic-assisted surgery has changed the way surgeons work and the way patients recover.
You can schedule a virtual consultation before your surgery. From the comfort of your home, your surgeon or care team will answer your questions and walk you through the procedure step by step.
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Before any procedure, you will meet with your general surgeon for an evaluation. During the evaluation, your surgeon will determine if surgery is needed and what procedure is appropriate. Your surgery will be scheduled for a later date.
Some minor procedures, like cyst removal or wound care, may be appropriate in the clinic setting. Your doctor will decide this during evaluation.
Some common procedures include:
Some of the more complex surgeries include:
Many surgical procedures are minimally invasive, meaning smaller incisions, less blood loss and faster recovery times. Examples of minimally invasive surgery include robotic surgery and laparoscopic surgery. Your surgeon will work with you to determine the best option for you. Virtual visits and interpreter services are available.
Whether the surgery you need is routine or very specialized, you can trust us to get you moving forward again.
What you can expect
Following your surgical consultation, you will get instructions on how to prepare for your surgery and what to do after your surgery. You can review Allina Health's online manual to learn more about what you need to know before your surgery.
A print copy of this manual is also available for you to download.
Your health and safety are our priority
Your health care team will perform a brief COVID-19 evaluation before your surgery. We still require patients and visitors to wear a medically safe mask at all locations without exceptions. For the safety of others, please follow our visitor guidelines for inpatient and outpatient procedures.
First published: 2/5/2020
We've changed how we provide some services with your care and safety in mind. Expanded virtual care services are available to schedule online. You can also call your clinic for help finding the best option.