Vital Visions: The Vedala Brothers Podcast

24: Robotic Surgery

Norman Regional Health System Season 3 Episode 5

Robotic Surgery may be a mystery to some, but for John Chace, MD, he knows the robotic surgery ins and outs like the back of his hand. Board Certified General Surgeon Dr. Chace of Norman Regional’s Oklahoma Surgical Associates joins the Vedala Brothers and guest host Christa Bellack, MD to talk about the intricacies of robotic surgery and how the tool has advanced minimally invasive surgery. 

The four discuss the types of surgeries that can be performed robotically, the de Vinci Surgical System, how robotic surgery affects insurance reimbursements and the benefits of robotic surgery. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about robotic surgery, this episode is full of information to satisfy your interest!

Guest Host Bio:
John B. Chace, MD is a board-certified general surgeon at Oklahoma Surgical Associates. Dr. Chace has been providing his surgical skills to the community since 2005. He graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

Dr. Chace’s special interests include:

  • Breast cancer
  • Benign breast disease
  • Multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer treatment
  • Breast biopsy
  • Lumpectomy
  • Breast conservation
  • Mastectomy with and without reconstruction

Links: 

Oklahoma Surgical Associates

John B. Chace, MD

 Robotic Surgery at Oklahoma Surgical Associates

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This podcast is for educational purposes only. The information in this show is not to be used as medical advice. If you are needing medical care, please consult with your physician.

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