Bloodless Procedures and Alternatives to Blood Transfusions

Expertly performed laparoscopic surgery both traditional and robotic has a great advantage over open surgery of being potentially bloodless. Expected blood loss is unique to each surgery patient and the skill of the surgeon. The patient and the surgeon should discuss the bloodless surgical option when planning the procedure.

Bleeding interferes with a surgeon’s ability to recognize the surgical anatomy and this may result in injury to the patient. Prevention and elimination of blood loss are important not only to optimize the patient’s recovery from surgery but to also avoid reduced oxygen supply to vital organs, such as the heart, brain, and kidneys. Our surgeons are experienced and skillful surgeons and are able to reduce or even eliminate bleeding during the majority of their minimally invasive elective surgeries.

Dr. Hawkins and Davis operate out of Northside Hospital in Atlanta. Northside has a very knowledgeable team in red blood cell alternatives for the larger more complex cases where blood loss is unavoidable. Extreme care is still taken to minimize the risk and a Cell Saver machine is used to recirculate the patient’s own blood – if truly needed. The anesthesia and nursing staff along with our surgeons discuss with each patient in detail what their specific preferences are before each procedure. Dr. Hawkinsand Davis’ care and expertise in this minimally invasive approach have given them the tools to meet their patient’s goals and expectations.

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