Robotic-assisted surgery for gastrointestinal and general procedures
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a condition that may require surgery, you owe it to yourself to learn about all your medical options. Our program is led by innovative surgeons offering advanced surgical solutions with the da Vinci Surgical System for robotic surgery care.
Many of the minimally invasive procedures allow patients to comfortably recover at home the same day as their surgery. The robotic approach results in less post-surgical pain and shorter hospital stays, meaning you can enjoy more of life, more quickly.
Benefits of minimally invasive surgery
- A faster return to daily activities
- Better clinical outcomes
- Less blood loss
- Less need for pain medications
- Less scarring
- Shorter hospital stays
- Shorter recovery time
- Significantly less pain
A Leader in Surgical Care
Have confidence knowing you’ve chosen the most advanced options and skilled surgeons
Adventist Health St. Helena offers the most effective, least invasive surgical treatments available. Our hospital is among the best in this specialty and is acknowledged for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety. In fact, we are the only hospital in the Napa Valley to be five-star rated for quality by Medicare/CMS, demonstrating our commitment to excellence.
Meet Dr. JC Vasquez
A leader in minimally invasive and robotic surgery techniques.
Juan Carlos Vasquez, MD
General Surgeon
Dr. Vasquez has been caring for patients for over 20 years and has extensive experience performing minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery. He treats adults with a number of conditions such as gallbladder disease, hernias, GERD and appendicitis.
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A Shorter Road to Recovery
Minimally invasive robotic procedures designed to get you feeling better sooner
The da Vinci Xi Surgical System brings the most advanced robotic technology to patients and physicians in the area, providing alternatives to both traditional open surgery and conventional laparoscopy. This system puts a surgeon's hands at the controls of state-of-the-art robotic platforms, enabling these experts to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions with unmatched precision.
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Adventist Health Physicians Network - Surgical Specialties
(707) 963-6111
6 Woodland Road, Suite 101
St. Helena, CA 94574
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