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Colorectal surgeon Kristina Guyton, MD, trains on a new Dv5, or Da Vinci 5, surgical robot in the operating room on the UI Health Care university campus on Thursday, May 29, 2025. This year, UI Health Care is adding three new Dv5 robots on the university campus, doubling its access for robotic-assisted surgeries.
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Minimally Invasive and Robotic-assisted Surgery

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At University of Iowa Health Care, we offer a full spectrum of surgical services, including advanced minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures designed to help you heal faster, with less pain and smaller incisions.

Leaders in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries

Our expert surgeons are at the forefront of innovation, leading the way with the latest techniques in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. Our surgeons have been among the first in the world to perform and perfect complex procedures using robotic-assisted tools, including Ladd’s procedure, colon removal, and adrenal carcinoma removal. We were also the first hospital in Iowa to perform robotic-assisted prostatectomy and pyeloplasty.

Benefits of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery

Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries use smaller incisions and advanced technology to help our surgeons perform procedures with greater precision and less impact on your body. These techniques are designed to help you heal faster, feel better sooner, and get back to your life with fewer complications.

The benefits include:
  • Shorter hospital stays. Many patients are able to return home sooner and recover more comfortably.
  • Better outcomes. Robotic-assisted tools enhance surgical precision, often leading to better results.
  • Lower risk of infection. Smaller incisions mean less exposure and a safer healing process.
  • Minimal scarring. After your surgery, you’ll see less visible impact on your body and less scar tissue.
  • Faster recovery. Get back to work, family, and the things you love sooner.

Advanced and minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery

Colorectal surgeon Kristina Guyton, MD, trains on a new Dv5, or Da Vinci 5, surgical robot in the operating room on the UI Health Care university campus on Thursday, May 29, 2025. This year, UI Health Care is adding three new Dv5 robots on the university campus, doubling its access for robotic-assisted surgeries.

Our surgeons use the most advanced robotic-assisted surgical technology on the market, including the da Vinci® 5 and Xi, to perform minimally invasive procedures with greater precision and control. The systems translate your surgeon’s hand movements in real time—guiding tiny, wristed instruments with exceptional precision and range of motion. These systems also provide a highly magnified, 3D high-definition view of the surgical area, allowing for greater accuracy through just a few small incisions.

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Areas of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Is minimally invasive or robotic-assisted surgery right for you?

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200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
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500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245

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