Robotic Surgery at Willow Creek Women's Hospital
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery that uses a computer-assisted technology to aid in surgical procedures. Rather than operating on patients through large incisions, surgeons use miniaturized surgical instruments that fit through a series of small incisions to reduce scarring and recovery time.
Robotic surgery may offer several benefits to patients, such as:
- Less pain and scarring
- Lower risk of infection
- Shorter hospital stays
- Quicker recovery
Northwest Health was the first health system in Northwest Arkansas to utilize robotic-assisted surgery. The surgeons at Willow Creek Women’s Hospital utilize surgical robots to treat urological and gynecological conditions.
Meet the Surgeons
Physicians with active status medical staff privileges who are credentialed to perform gynecologic robotic-assisted surgery include:
- Jason Hurt, M.D.**, Obstetrician-Gynecologist
- Joseph Ivy, M.D.**, Gynecologic Oncologist
- Serena Pierson, M.D.*, Obstetrician-Gynecologist
- Irlna Tantchou, M.D.**, General, Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Nirmal Kilambi, M.D.**, Urology
- Curtis Boyd, D.O.**, Obstetrician-Gynecologist
- Jean Marie Householder, M.D.**, Obstetrician-Gynecologist
To learn more about robotic-assisted gynecologic surgeries, read this news release.
Before you decide on surgery, discuss treatment options with your doctor. Understanding the risks and benefits of each treatment can help you make the best decision for your individual situation.
* Dr. Pierson is a member of the medical staff at Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville, Northwest Medical Center – Springdale and Northwest Medical Center – Willow Creek Women's Hospital.
** These providers are independent members of the medical staff of Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville, Northwest Medical Center – Springdale and Northwest Medical Center – Willow Creek Women's Hospital.