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Florida Hospital is the first in Central Florida to perform a much less invasive form of thoracic, or lung, surgery using advanced robotic technology - among the growing number of robotic procedures being performed locally.

Thoracic surgery, which refers to surgery on the lungs, esophagus or diaphragm, is typically performed when a potentially cancerous mass is identified by X-ray or other imaging tests. Previously, surgeons removed the mass or portions of the lung by making a very large incision, and sometimes even breaking ribs in order to gain access to the mass.

Surgeons at Florida Hospital can now perform this surgery using the latest generation of the da Vinci Surgical System, allowing them to make a few half-inch to three-quarter-inch incisions. This allows the patient to experience the benefits of MIS, including less scarring, faster recovery and reduced pain.

The robotic technology allows physicians to see in high definition 3D, which helps them be more precise when performing a biopsy on delicate areas around the lungs.

The da Vinci system employs an ergonomically designed console to operate four interactive robotic arms. Powered by state-of-the-art technology, the surgeon's hand movements are seamlessly translated into precise surgical movements.