Traditional robotic surgery—including procedures performed with the da Vinci Surgical System—typically requires three to five small incisions. The new single-incision platform takes it a step further: surgery through just one small incision, usually placed in or near the navel.
Through this single entry point, the surgeon controls specialized robotic instruments and a high-definition camera to perform complex procedures with extraordinary precision. The result? Surgery that leaves virtually no visible scarring—and that may offer even faster recovery than conventional robotic approaches.
Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose is among the first hospitals in the community to acquire this new platform from Intuitive Surgical—the same company behind the trusted da Vinci Surgical System used in millions of procedures worldwide.
For patients in San Jose, Los Gatos, and the greater Silicon Valley area, this means access to the most advanced surgical technology available—right here in their own community.
What makes this announcement especially significant is Dr. Richard Nguyen's deep, existing expertise in single-incision laparoscopic surgery. Long before this new robotic platform arrived, Dr. Nguyen was already one of the region's most experienced practitioners of single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS).
With more than 15,000 surgeries performed over a 19-year career—including thousands of minimally invasive and single-incision procedures—Dr. Nguyen brings unmatched experience to this new technology.
The single-incision robotic platform is designed for a wide range of procedures:
If you're considering hernia repair, bariatric surgery, or another minimally invasive procedure, you may be a candidate for single-incision robotic surgery. Contact Lifetime Surgical today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Richard Nguyen.
Lifetime Surgical serves patients throughout San Jose, Los Gatos, Fremont, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and the greater Silicon Valley area.
Wondering which surgical procedure might be right for your condition? We're here to help you understand your treatment options and develop a personalized surgical plan. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
Your path to improved health may be more achievable than you think—with advanced surgical techniques leading to faster recovery, reduced complications, and a significantly enhanced quality of life.
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