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Overview:
Heart surgeons are now using robots to help them perform surgeries such as coronary artery bypass operations. In this two-part interview with Dr. Johannes Bonatti, viewers can see the sophistication of these robots as they allow heart patients at the University of Maryland Medical Center to have bypass surgery without a traditionally large incision. This approach results in faster recovery and fewer complications for the patients.

Part one of this two-part program addresses the following topics:

• Robotic surgery overview
• How robotic surgery works
• Surgeon's view of robotic tool
• Patient benefits of robotic surgery
• Robot special features

Guest:
Dr. Johannes Bonatti, a cardiac surgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Bonatti is also a professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Related Information:

• The Maryland Heart Center
• Video: The DaVinci Surgical System
• Feature Story: Health and Economic Benefits of Robotic Surgery
• Preparing for Surgery FAQ
• Patient Success Story
• "Hey, My Doctor's on TV!" Behind the Scenes at Maryland Health Today