da Vinci Robotic Surgery
Technology with a caring touch.
There’s really nothing more important after surgery than a quick recovery. That’s why Texas Health Rockwall is thrilled to offer advanced, robot-assisted surgeries using the da Vinci Xi Surgical System.
With the sophisticated technology of the da Vinci Xi, patients typically experience fewer complications and shorter hospital stays – getting you back on your feet faster.
An extension of your surgeon’s eyes and hands
The da Vinci Xi serves as a natural extension of your surgeon’s eyes and hands, offering enhanced vision, precision, dexterity, and control.
The da Vinci Xi Surgical System utilizes advanced, robotic, computer and 3D high definition optical technologies. The 3D-HD image is highly magnified, so your surgeon has a close-up view of the area he or she is operating on.
The da Vinci’s mechanical wrists bend and rotate to mimic the movements of the human wrist, allowing surgeons to operate through small incisions.
Less invasive
The da Vinci Xi Surgical System offers the latest advancements in minimally invasive surgery. Incisions made with
da Vinci Xi robotic surgery are much smaller than cuts made during “open” surgery, making it among the least invasive options for surgery. For you, this typically means less blood loss, less scarring, less disruption to your body, less pain, and less time in the hospital.
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Billing information
*For billing purposes, insurance companies generally treat da Vinci Xi robotic surgery the same as “open” surgery. This means that the cost for the procedure is typically the same whether the patient has robotic surgery or “open” surgery. However, all health plans are different and we encourage you to contact you insurance company to obtain information specific to your health plan. If you have questions please contact the Business Office at 469-698-1550 for assistance.
Procedures
The da Vinci Xi Surgical System can be used for a multitude of procedures and has been optimized for multi-quadrant surgeries in the areas of gynecology, urology, thoracic, cardiac and general surgery.
*Your physician knows your condition best. If you have a condition requiring surgery, check with your doctor to see if you are a candidate for minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci Xi.
Colon & Rectal Surgery
- Robotic rectopexy
- Bowel repairs
- Colectomy (resection and colostomy)
- Restorative proctocolectomy
- Ventral hernia and parastomal hernia repair with mesh
- Colon Resection
General Surgery
- Cholecystectomy
- Ventral/incisional and inguinal hernia
- Adrenalectomy
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hellers Myotomy
- Nissen Fundoplication
- Bariatric Gastric Sleeve
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Tubal Ligation
- Ovarian Cystectomy
- Ectopic pregnancy - surgical management of
- Hysterectomy
- Sacrocolpopexy
- Myomectomy
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy (for endometriosis)
Urology
- Adrenalectomy
- Nephrectomy/Partial Nephrectomy/Nephro ureterectomy
- Renal Reconstructive Surgery
- Ureteral Surgery
- Retroperitoneal Surgery/Lymphadenectomy
- Cystectomy/Bladder Reconstruction
- Prostatectomy
- Laparoscopic Cryoablation
- Sacrocolpopexy
- Ureteral Pyloplasty
da Vinci Credentialed Surgeons
The following physicians are credentialed surgeons on the da Vinci Xi at Texas Health Rockwall.
Colon & Rectal
Dr. Roberto Rodriguez-Ruesga ~ Specialty: Colon & Rectal Surgery 
Dr. Daniel E. Wandrey ~ Specialty: Colon & Rectal Surgery
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Catherine Olsen ~ Specialty: Obstetrics/Gynecology
Dr Stephanie Shisler ~ Specialty: Obstetrics/Gynecology
Dr. J Kirkland Grant ~ Specialty: Obstetrics/Gynecology
Dr. Angela M Angel ~ Specialty: Obstetrics/Gynecology
Dr. Molly McStravick ~ Specialty: Obstetrics/Gynecology
Urology
Dr. Gregory Lieser ~ Specialty: Urology
Dr. Aimee L Carr ~ Specialty: Urology
General Surgery
Dr Kate Makohon ~ Specialty: General Surgery
Dr. Ashley L Egan ~ Specialty: General Surgery
Dr. Jeffrey S Stephens ~ Specialty: General Surgery
Dr. Caraleigh Buxie ~ Specialty: General Surgery
Dr. David Ritter ~ Specialty: General Surgery
Dr. Jon Harris ~ Specialty: General Surgery
For additional clinical information please visit the Intuitive Surgical website…