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UF Health Surgeon Michael Latzko: What Are the Benefits of Robotic Surgery?

· Michael Latzko

UF Health Surgeon Dr. Michael Latzko specializes in the treatment of diseases of the stomach, colon, pancreas, bile ducts and bowel through minimally invasive surgery – that which not only requires much smaller incisions than traditional open procedures, but which has shown to have innumerable benefits for both the patient and the physician.

One type of minimally invasive procedure offered by Dr. Michael Latzko is robotic surgery – an advanced form of laparoscopic surgery that utilizes robotic technology to:

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· Provide the practitioner with greater visualization of the treated area, the higher level of dexterity needed to operate within very tight spaces, and better precision when it comes to treating the affected area and minimizing tissue damage.

· Provide the patient a minimally invasive treatment experience involving reduced pain, faster recovery, minimal scarring and shorter hospital stays – as well as a reduced likelihood for blood transfusions due to smaller incisions than traditional open surgery.

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