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About Us

The da Vinci® Surgical System at South Lake Hospital gives surgeons the capability to perform many types of complex procedures with more

Corporate Office of Research Operations

The Corporate Office of Research Operations (CORO) is responsible for supporting investigators and administrators in research.

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

The IRB is an administrative body established to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects recruited to participate in research activities conducted under the auspices of the institution with which it is affiliated.

Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Florida law requires that your healthcare provider or healthcare facility recognize your rights while you are receiving medical care and that you respect the healthcare provider's or healthcare facility's right to expect certain behavior on the part of patients.

How it Works

As with laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery uses small incisions that result in fewer traumas to the body than traditional open surgery.  Surgeons gain a magnified 3D view inside the body, allowing for improved visualization and the ability to clearly see the target area and its anatomy.   Furthermore, the robotic surgical system filters hand tremors from surgeons and scales down movement, which is vital when working in small, intricate areas of the body.   Surgeons are able to work sitting down comfortably in a console as they perform surgery through the robotic arms, resulting in an efficient surgery with less blood loss and tissue injury.

Robotic vs Laparoscopic Surgery

Both traditional laparoscopy and robotic-assisted surgery are forms of minimally invasive surgery, but there is a difference between the two. In

IRB Current Rosters

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