6 TexasHealthMansfield.org Texas Health Hospital Mansfield is home to the latest advancements in robotic technology and the skilled physicians who use them. One example: Hydros aquablation for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). If medicines fail to relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (such as a weak urine stream and waking up at night to urinate), many patients try a procedure next. That used to mean having a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). But Urologist James Kelley, DO, offers a newer option to relieve symptoms of BPH with extreme precision and a much smaller chance of sexual side effects. The Hydros aquablation system treats BPH through the urethra, without the need for incisions. Dr. Kelley first maps the prostate with ultrasound. Then he guides the system’s robotically driven water jet to remove excess prostate tissue that’s restricting the flow of urine. “The robotic system uses the map to send the water-jet energy only as deep as I told it to,” Dr. Kelley explains. “And it follows the path that I created.” Texas Health Mansfield is one of just two area hospitals using the newest Hydros aquablation system, which integrates AI technology. Robots in the OR The hospital is also home to da Vinci Xi and Mako robots, which offer less-invasive surgeries and quicker recoveries. Surgeons use these robotics in a variety of ways, including: Knee replacement surgery. The Mako robot helps the orthopedic surgeon make more precise cuts of the bone when placing a knee implant. Hysterectomy. This surgery—performed by gynecologists like De Shawndranique Gray, MD— Robotics provides a targeted new treatment option for BPH removes the uterus, often because of fibroids (growths in the uterus). Advanced robotics are also used for a variety of other procedures, including colon, gallbladder, appendix and bariatric surgeries. During robotic surgery, the surgeon sits at a console, controlling robotic arms that hold tiny instruments. The arms mimic the surgeon’s movements but can rotate and flex with greater range of motion than human hands. “Think of a PlayStation,” says Lindsey Wise, Surgical Services Director. “The robot allows the surgeon to operate in a video game-like experience. The robot’s expanded motion capability can make it easier to operate while also increasing precision.” Discover advanced surgical care Visit TexasHealthMansfield.org/Surgery to learn more about our procedures and to find an expert surgeon.
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