da Vinci Surgery Patient Stories
Important Safety Information



Bookmark and Share Email This Page Icon EMAIL THIS PAGE Print This Page Icon PRINT THIS PAGE

da Vinci Surgery Patient Stories

Showing 1 - 11 of 11 Results

PATIENT NAME:
Laura Amundson
LOCATION:
Janesville, Wisconsin
AGE:
39
PROCEDURE:
Nissen fundoplication

"I would absolutely recommend this [da Vinci Nissen Fundoplication] procedure to others who suffer from the same acid reflux and heartburn issues I had. I have told all my friends and family about how good I feel now and what a difference this procedure has made in my life. Feel free to email me questions if you are a patient considering the same da Vinci procedure. This technology, and the care I receved from Dr. Garner and Mercy Health System, has changed my life."

Read Laura's Full Story
This story contains: Personal Story
PATIENT NAME:
Kristi Hobbs
LOCATION:
Santa Clara, California
AGE:
36
PROCEDURE:
Gastric bypass

"I would highly recommend [gastric bypass surgery] using the da Vinci Surgical System I have lost 150 lbs, and I am VERY happy."

Read Kristi's Full Story
This story contains: Personal Story
PATIENT NAME:
Amy Kerdok
LOCATION:
San Jose, California
AGE:
34
PROCEDURE:
Nissen fundoplication
Amy

"I know that when [da Vinci Surgery] is being used in the right hands, the patient WILL get a better surgery with better outcomes in both the short term and the long term."

Read Amy's Full Story
This story contains: Personal Story
PATIENT NAME:
Alex Cepeda
LOCATION:
Celebration, Florida
AGE:
42
PROCEDURE:
Gastric bypass

"It's already eleven months since I had the [da Vinci gastric bypass] surgery. And I lost in total 205 lbs. I was 396 lbs; now I'm 192 lbs, and I look awesome. It's a big miracle for me and actually for my family. And I'm disease-free. And my health is back. The results are great. I feel great. I feel full of energy. I can do anything right now. I can play with my children. I have a better life with my wife. I can work now. I don't sleep all the time. I'm full of life."

Read Alex's Full Story
This story contains: Personal Story
PATIENT NAME:
Ronald Kapon
LOCATION:
New York City, New York
AGE:
74
PROCEDURE:
Ronald

"da Vinci saved my life."

Read Ronald 's Full Story
This story contains: Personal Story
PATIENT NAME:
Andrea Villa>>>>
LOCATION:
Ben Lomond, California
AGE:
49
PROCEDURE:
Nissen fundoplication
Andrea

"Overall I am very pleased, and in some ways suprised, at the outcome, even if my perspective at this point is still during recovery."

Read Andrea's Full Story
This story contains: Personal Story
PATIENT NAME:
Nancy Holt
LOCATION:
Pearland, Texas
AGE:
62
PROCEDURE:
Bowel resection

"I knew this would be a hard surgery, but it had to be done. I didn't know how much better life would be without the constant pain from the diverticulitis."

Read Nancy's Full Story
This story contains: Personal Story
PATIENT NAME:
Barry Holbroook
LOCATION:
Manchester, New Hampshire
AGE:
56
PROCEDURE:
Gastric bypass

"I started the program at 317 lbs. I am now 230 lbs. Thank you from the bottom of my now-skinny butt. "

Read Barry's Full Story
This story contains: Personal Story
PATIENT NAME:
Karin Salome
LOCATION:
Laconia, New Hampshire
AGE:
56
PROCEDURE:
Gastric bypass

"I would recommend this [da Vinci Gastric Bypass] procedure to those who need it.

Read Karin's Full Story
This story contains: Personal Story
PATIENT NAME:
Thomas
LOCATION:
West Palm Beach, Florida
PROCEDURE:
Bowel resection

"I would recommend the [da Vinci Surgery] procedure, and in fact, I have a hernia that Dr. Shasha is scheduled to perform with da Vinci Surgery in July. I am very confident that this will be as successful and non-invasive as the first surgery, and I expect the recovery time to be minimal."

Read Thomas's Full Story
This story contains: Personal Story
PATIENT NAME:
Joe
LOCATION:
Center Barnstead, New Hampshire
AGE:
46
PROCEDURE:
Gastric bypass
Joe

"I went through the process of the [gastric bypass} pre-surgery classes and learned more about the surgery and da Vinci too. The surgery saved my life. I was not sore at all and feel like I could have gone back much earlier than I was allowed to. I would definitely recommend this to other patients. The recovery is fast, and I feel great about the experience."

Read Joe's Full Story
This story contains: Personal Story