Experienced Surgeons. Robotic Precision. Exceptional Patient Care.

Our highly skilled surgical team combines years of specialized training with the precision of robotic-assisted technology to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. Since 2011, we have been at the forefront of minimally invasive surgery in Southern Illinois, using advanced robotic systems as tools to enhance our ability to provide you with compassionate, personalized care.

Our surgeons maintain complete control throughout every procedure, using robotic technology to perform intricate procedures with enhanced precision. This combination of surgical mastery and technological prowess means you receive the most advanced care available—right here at home at SIH Herrin Hospital, SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, and SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital.

Comprehensive Surgical Expertise Across Specialties

Our surgeons bring robotic-assisted precision to a diverse range of specialties, ensuring comprehensive care for virtually any surgical need:

Urologic Surgery: Our surgeons perform complex procedures including prostatectomies, kidney surgeries and bladder reconstructions with enhanced precision
General Surgery: Our surgical team utilizes robotic technology for hernia repairs, gallbladder removal and colorectal procedures
Trauma Surgery: Our trauma surgeons apply advanced robotic techniques to manage complex injuries requiring surgical intervention
Surgical Oncology: Our surgical oncology specialists use robotic assistance to perform intricate tumor removals with tissue-sparing precision
Cardiothoracic Surgery: Our cardiothoracic surgeons leverage robotic technology for heart and chest procedures
Pulmonology:Our pulmonology team performs innovative procedures such as robotic-assisted bronchoscopy for early lung cancer detection
Gynecologic Surgery: Many community providers utilize our da Vinci Surgical System to perform minimally invasive procedures for conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, excessive bleeding and cancer

This breadth of expertise means you can receive world-class robotic-assisted care across nearly every surgical specialty, all delivered by experienced surgeons who have mastered both their craft and the advanced technology that enhances it. Whether you're facing a routine procedure or a complex surgical challenge, our multidisciplinary team has the skills and technology to provide exceptional care right here in Southern Illinois.

Meet Our Robotic Surgeons

Better Patient Outcomes

Advanced robotic technology allows your surgical team to perform challenging procedures with enhanced precision and control, delivering benefits that make a real difference in your recovery:

Minimally Invasive Approach: Small incisions result in less pain and faster recovery
Enhanced Precision: Steady hands amplified by technology reduce blood loss and complications
Shorter Recovery: Advanced surgical skill combined with cutting-edge techniques means you often go home sooner
Reduced Discomfort: Exceptional precision means you'll typically need less pain medication after surgery

Robotic-assisted surgery is a game-changer for our community. Not only does it offer patients faster recovery with less pain, but it also allows us to perform complex procedures that would otherwise require patients to seek care outside of the area. The future is now.

- SIH Endourologist and Chief of Surgery Don Arnold, MD

Talk to your primary care provider to learn more about your surgical options at SIH.

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Mako SmartRobotics ™

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Mako SmartRobotics’ 3D CT-based planning can help surgeons plan for better outcomes like less pain and quicker recovery times compared to manual surgery. The technology helps surgeons create a personalized surgical plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy before entering the operating room.

da Vinci Xi Surgical System

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The da Vinci Xi® system is the most advanced robotic-assisted surgical platform available today. It allows our surgeons to perform complex procedures with unmatched precision and control. The system translates the surgeon's hand movements into smaller, more exact motions while offering 3DHD visualization, magnifying the surgical field to ensure maximum accuracy. SIH Herrin Hospital’s acquisition of this state-of-the-art technology expands our capacity to provide life-changing care.

Ion Endoluminal System

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The Ion endoluminal system is a cutting-edge, robotic-assisted platform designed for minimally invasive lung biopsies. This tool allows access to hard-to-reach areas in all 18 segments of the lungs for biopsy collection. Your physician remains in full control while the Ion allows enhanced reach, precision and flexibility during bronchoscopy. SIH continues to pave the way in advancing innovative patient-centered care.

Aquablation

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Aquablation therapy uses robotic-assisted, heat-free waterjet technology combined with real-time ultrasound imaging to precisely remove excess prostate tissue causing urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as enlarged prostate.