About the Procedure

Trinity Mother Frances Health System is the only location in the region to offer da Vinci, which allows the surgeon to maneuver in very small spaces with greater range of motion and more precision than ever before.

“Through advances in technology like the da Vinci system, many urological procedures can now be performed using minimally invasive techniques, reducing the need for pain medication and speeding recovery, so patients can return to normal activities faster and experience fewer complications,” said Dr. Kirkpatrick.

The procedure will be the second Webcast from TMFHS this year. Two additional Webcasts are scheduled for 2006. The Webcasts can be viewed free of charge at www.OR-live.com on June 8 at 6 p.m. Central Time. For more information on the Center For Advanced Surgery And Technology, visit www.casattexas.org. Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler, Mother Frances Hospital-Jacksonville, and Trinity Clinic. Trinity Clinic is the most-preferred multi specialty physician group serving east, northeast and north-central Texas, with physicians representing 33 medical specialties.