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The John C. Lincoln Program for Robotic and Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery
Guided by our commitment to medical excellence, John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital provides a full spectrum of surgical services. Designed to improve better patient outcomes through minimally invasive technologies, the John C. Lincoln Program for Robotic and Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) is for patients suffering from any of the following conditions:
- Thyroid nodule or mass (goiter).
- Intestinal conditions, such intestinal blockage or bleeding, infection, or ulcers due to inflammation (Crohn's Disease).
- Pre-cancerous polyps.
- Benign tumors.
- Liver disease, tumor or mass.
- Hernia(s).
- Pancreas conditions, including chronic pancreatitis and cancer of the pancreas.
- Abdominal conditions affecting the duodedum, distal bile and benign or malignant tumors.
- Spine conditions.
If your doctor recommends surgery to treat your symptoms or condition, you may be a candidate for minimally invasive surgery, an effective alternative to open surgery. The benefits of minimally invasive surgery are numerous:
- Less post-operative pain and discomfort.
- Less risk of infection.
- A shorter hospital stay.
- Faster recovery and return to normal daily activities.
- Less scarring.
- Better patient outcomes.
If you or a loved one is contemplating surgery, know that our qualified team of experts is available at John C. Lincoln. For a referral or more information please call our program coordinator at 602-331-7831.