Before & After
Robotic Surgery
What Is Robotic Surgery?
Robotic surgery is a form of minimally invasive surgery in which Dr. Pastrana controls robotic instruments from a console, translating his hand movements into precise, tremor‑filtered motions inside your body. Using the da Vinci Surgical System, he performs complex operations through small incisions with enhanced 3D visualization and greater dexterity than traditional laparoscopy.
Who Is Robotic Surgery For?
Robotic surgery is ideal for patients who need advanced abdominal, bariatric, hernia, or reflux surgery and can benefit from a minimally invasive approach. It is especially helpful in complex cases, repeat operations, or areas that are difficult to reach with standard techniques, where precision and fine control can improve safety and outcomes.
About The Surgery
During robotic surgery, small incisions are made to place tiny instruments and a camera, while Dr. Pastrana sits at a console viewing a magnified 3D image of the surgical field. He uses intuitive controls to move the robotic arms, allowing delicate dissection, suturing, and reconstruction for procedures such as hernia repairs, bariatric surgery, gallbladder removal, reflux surgery, and other abdominal operations.
After Surgery
Most patients experience less pain and a shorter hospital stay compared to traditional open surgery, depending on the procedure and overall health. You will receive personalized instructions on walking, lifting, diet, and wound care, with a structured follow‑up schedule to track progress and address any concerns early.
Lifetime Effects
For many patients, robotic surgery can mean durable repair of hernias, improved reflux control, better weight‑loss outcomes, and fewer long‑term complications. Smaller incisions can also result in less scarring, quicker return to normal activity, and greater confidence in daily life.
Robotic Surgery
Experience next‑generation surgical precision with robotic surgery performed by board‑certified general and fellowship‑trained weight loss surgeon Dr. Pastrana. Using the da Vinci Surgical System, he performs complex abdominal, bariatric, hernia, and reflux procedures through small incisions for less pain, fewer scars, and faster recovery.
After Care
After robotic surgery, Dr. Pastrana and his team provide clear instructions on activity, wound care, diet, and medications tailored to the procedure performed. Follow‑up visits allow him to monitor healing, adjust your plan, and help you safely return to work, exercise, and everyday life.
Help & Support
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of procedures can Dr. Pastrana perform with robotic surgery?
Dr. Pastrana uses the da Vinci system for many abdominal and bariatric procedures, including hernia repairs, weight loss surgery, gallbladder and stomach operations, reflux surgery, and select complex intestinal surgeries.
How is robotic surgery different from “regular” laparoscopic surgery?
Both use small incisions, but robotic surgery gives Dr. Pastrana a 3D, high‑definition view and wristed instruments that move with more flexibility than standard laparoscopic tools. This can improve accuracy and control, especially in complex or reoperative cases.
Is robotic surgery safe?
Robotic surgery is widely used and considered safe when performed by a trained, experienced surgeon like Dr. Pastrana. As with any surgery, there are risks, but the minimally invasive approach often reduces blood loss, pain, and length of stay compared to open surgery.
Will I have a longer recovery with robotic surgery?
Most patients have a quicker and more comfortable recovery than with traditional open surgery, although recovery time still depends on the specific operation and your overall health.
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Changed My Life
"Dr. Marlon Pastrana treated me when I had to go to the ER for appendicitis. He operated on me, and from the moment I left the surgery, I felt excellent. I had no complications, and my recovery has been absolutely extraordinary and normal."
Jade S.
