Da Vinci Robotic Surgery in Port Charlotte, FL
What is Da Vinci robotic surgery?
With the Da Vinci system, the surgeon sits at a console in the operating room and controls small instruments and a camera through a few small incisions. The surgeon performs every step of the operation; the system translates the surgeon's hand movements.
Dr. Tufts performs open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery, tailoring the approach to provide the optimal care for each patient.
Procedures Dr. Tufts primarily performs robotically
Dr. Tufts primarily uses the Da Vinci robot for:
Other procedures are performed with an open or laparoscopic approach, or robotically when that is best for the patient.
Is robotic surgery right for me?
Not every patient or procedure is a fit for robotic surgery. At your consultation, Dr. Tufts will explain your options, including laparoscopic and open approaches, and recommend the one that fits you best.
Where surgery is performed
Dr. Tufts operates at AdventHealth Port Charlotte and Murdock Surgery Center. Consultations and follow-up visits are at the Charlotte Harbor Surgical office in Port Charlotte.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Tufts
Call Charlotte Harbor Surgical in Port Charlotte. Mon–Thu 7:30 am–4:00 pm, Fri 7:30 am–12:00 noon.