Robotic Assisted Surgery

Less invasive, less pain, less downtime, less scarring, less discomfort, quicker recovery times  

The ExcelsiusGPS® for Spine Surgery

This advanced technology enhances safety and precision, providing better visualization of your spine during surgery. The robotic system allows for smaller incisions, less tissue damage and shorter hospital stays. The ExcelsiusGPS® combines a robotic arm and full navigation capabilities for accurate alignment and enables the surgeon to perform minimally invasive spinal surgery. This allows for quicker recovery and ensures the best care for our patients.

Some Examples of spinal procedures that can be done with the robot -

• Spinal Fusion Surgeries

• Neck Surgery

• Scoliosis correction

• Fracture Repairs

• Artificial Disc

• Lumbar Interbody Fusion

• Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion

• Posterior Lumbar Instrumented Fusion

To make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Andreshak or Dr. Andrew Blankenship, call 

Consulting Orthopaedic Associates at (419) 353-6866

da Vinci Xi® Robotic-Assisted Surgery: 

Wood County is proud to offer the da Vinci Xi® 4th generation technology, a state-of-the-art solution for a wide range of surgical procedures.   

This innovative robotic-assisted system, known for its precision and versatility, enables our skilled surgeons to perform intricate operations with minimally invasive techniques. Through a few small incisions, our specially trained surgeons can execute delicate and complex procedures, and most patients experience benefits such as:  

• Reduced hospital stays  
• Diminished blood loss  
• Fewer complications  
• Decreased reliance on narcotic pain medication  
• Accelerated recovery times.  

The da Vinci Xi® technology grants surgeons exceptional control and unparalleled visualization through its 3D-High Definition vision system, allowing them to meticulously locate and repair tissue damage that might otherwise escape the naked eye's scrutiny.  

VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution for Knee Replacement: 

Wood County Hospital’s surgery center offers the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution, a cutting-edge advancement in knee replacement surgery. With this technology now available in our surgery suite, patients undergoing knee replacements can benefit from the precision and advancements it offers. This robotic-assisted solution uses a sophisticated robotics computer to empower our surgeons with enhanced control during procedures. By translating the surgeon's hand movements into finely-tuned actions of miniature instruments within the patient's body, the VELYS system ensures unparalleled accuracy.   

This technology not only facilitates minimally invasive techniques but also provides surgeons with an extended, magnified view of the surgical area. This heightened perspective aids in identifying and addressing hidden tissue damage, vascular concerns and related issues. Many patients who opt for the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution can anticipate shorter hospital stays, reduced blood loss, minimized complications, decreased reliance on pain medication and a quicker return to everyday activities.  

Ask your surgeon if robotic surgery is right for you.  

Learn more about joint replacement here

The da Vinci robot and the ExcelsiusGPS were made possible through the Wood County Hospital Foundation.