Robotic-Assisted Surgery Comes to A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, New York

New Options for Minimally Invasive Procedures Expanding Emergent and General Surgeries in Oneonta

Oneonta, NY – Bassett Healthcare Network is now offering robotic-assisted surgery at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, greatly expanding surgical services outside of Cooperstown. The da Vinci Surgical System provides surgeons with an advanced set of instruments to perform minimally invasive surgery.

“Having the capability to offer robotic-assisted surgery at A.O. Fox Hospital in addition to Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown will significantly increase surgical options for adult patients in Oneonta and its surrounding areas,” says Dr. Luis Oceguera, Chief of Surgery for Bassett Healthcare Network. “A.O. Fox Hospital, which serves one of the largest populations in Bassett’s service area, can triage and accommodate many more surgical interventions without patients having to travel to Cooperstown or further.”

Robotic-assisted surgical cases at A.O. Fox Hospital now include procedures for hernias, gallbladder removal, appendectomies, gynecological procedures, and urological surgery. The da Vinci vision system delivers highly magnified, 3D high-definition views of the surgical area. The instrument size makes it possible for surgeons to guide the technology delicately and operate through small incisions as little as eight millimeters in diameter.

“The benefits of this approach to minimally invasive surgery include shorter stays in the hospital, less pain, and quicker recoveries. This will be a benefit to our patients and will attract additional practitioners to the area as well,” continued Dr. Oceguera.

“We are committed to enhancing patient care by bringing this state-of-the-art system and surgical expertise to A.O. Fox Hospital,” says Dr. Henry F. Weil, Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical & Academic Officer of Bassett Healthcare Network, Chief Operating Officer of Bassett Medical Center. “Dr. Oceguera and his talented, dedicated team can now offer our patients dramatically expanded options for their care.”

Learn more about da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery at both A.O. Fox Hospital and Bassett Medical Center here.

About Bassett Healthcare Network

Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health system that provides care and services to people living in a 5,600 square mile region in central New York. The organization includes five corporately affiliated hospitals, over two dozen community-based health centers, more than 20 school-based health centers, two skilled nursing facilities, and other health partners in related fields. To learn more about services available throughout the Bassett Healthcare Network, visit www.bassett.org. Follow Bassett on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Bassett Healthcare Network is an equal opportunity provider and employer.