Robotic Microsurgery
Spotlight: Robotics Specialists in Central Florida
Dr. Sijo Parekattil, a board certified urologist who has performed more microsurgeries than any other surgeon in the world, heads the Robotic Surgery & Urology department at Winter Haven Hospital
Watson Clinic gynecologic oncologist Dr. Richard J. Cardosi was the first physician in Polk County to successfully complete a hysterectomy procedure utilizing robotics, and he is one of the most experienced robotic surgeons in the nation for gynecologic cancer surgery.
Fast Facts
- Polk State College is home to the first national, structured credentialing program for nurses and technicians who participate in robotic-assisted surgery
- Polk’s leadership in robotic surgery attracted the inaugural Robotic-Assisted Microsurgical and Endoscopy Society (RAMSES) conference
- One of Polk County’s surgeons has performed more robotic microsurgeries than any other surgeon in the world
- Three of Polk County’s hospitals engage the use of robots during surgical procedures
Areas of Excellence
- Urology
- Male infertility/Groin pain
- Training and Certification
- Gynecology