Cardiac surgery has come a long way — and it doesn’t have to be intimidating. From open-heart procedures to minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques, advances are making surgery safer and recovery faster. KYW’s Rasa Kaye speaks with Deborah Heart and Lung Center Chair of Surgery Allen Cheng, MD, about what these breakthroughs mean for you and your loved ones. Listen to the full episode: https://ow.ly/lzO350Xo232 | Deborah Heart and Lung Center

Surgeon explains the benefits of robotic-assisted surgery

Memphis surgeon explains the benefits of robotic surgery

Robotic surgery is becoming more and more popular in various areas of medicine. Director of Robotic Surgery, Dr. Richard Bloomberg explains the risks and benefits patients can expect. | Catholic Health | Facebook

Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

HCA Midwest Health has more than 100 robotically, highly trained physicians, nurses and support staff and 28 robotic surgical systems to perform highly specialized cardiac, colorectal, gynecologic, orthopedics, bariatrics and spine procedures. This means improved outcomes and less pain, less blood loss, minimal to no use of pain medication and patients often return to their normal activities quicker than with traditional surgery. Dr. Rachel Hailey, with HCA Midwest Health, discusses the differen