At WVU Medicine, we're committed to bringing the most advanced surgical technology to patients across West Virginia and the surrounding region. Our robotic-assisted surgery program pairs the skill and judgment of our fellowship-trained surgeons with state-of-the-art robotic platforms, giving patients access to minimally invasive options that once required a trip to a major metropolitan center.

Robotic-assisted surgery is a form of minimally invasive surgery. Instead of a single large incision, your surgeon operates through a few small incisions using specialized instruments controlled from a console. A high-definition, 3D camera gives the surgeon a magnified view of the surgical site, while robotic arms translate the surgeon's hand movements into precise, tremor-filtered motion inside the body.

It's important to know the robot doesn't operate on its own. Your surgeon is in full control at every step, guiding every movement of the instruments throughout the procedure. Individual results vary by patient and procedure, and your surgical team will help you understand what to expect for your specific case.