June /July 2018 explore health SENTARA MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH First in the State Using New Robotic Technology for Head and Neck and Colon Surgeries As technology becomes more advanced, surgical robots invasive surgery to access. Surgeons are able to insert are able to do more than we ever imagined. With their the flexible scope, and then use a joystick to control small, high-precision instruments, surgical robots it as it winds its way to the right spot inside the body. improve precision in surgery by making it less invasive While the device can go places a surgeon's hands and reducing recovery time. These advancements nnot easily reach, it is fully in the surgeon's control are certainly reflected in the new Flex Robotic system at all times now being used by several Sentara Cancer Network surgeons at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. The Flex Robotic System is being used by head and neck surgeons with the Sentara EVMS From left: Dr. Jonathan Mark, Dr. Daniel Karakla, Dr. Matthew Bak Unlike other robotic devices, the Flex Robotic Comprehensive Head and Neck Center for early the colon, and were the first surgeons south of Washington System features a flexible, tube-like arm rather thana stage laryngeal cancers, biopsies and resection of DC to use this technology for a colorectal surgery case. rigid, straight scope. This flexibility allows the device to tongue base, and radical tonsillectomies for cancer or our patients, this advanced technology means more move along circuitous routes inside the body to reach of the tonsils. Sentara Cancer Network surgeons are precise and advanced surgery is now available thanks to places that would have formerly required much more also using this technology for removal of lesions in this new system coupled with our experienced surgeons. Celebrating National Cancer Survivors Month New! Cooking Classes for Parents on the Peninsula Brought to you by Sentara CarePlex Hospital Taught by professional Chef Instructors, learn how to prepare delicious meals specially designed for busyCancer Survivorship on Canvas moms and dads with growing families. Healthy Meais & Snacks Friday, June 8 & June 22, 6-9 p.m Cooking with Mom or Dad Saturday, July 7 & July 21, 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Warking Mom Meals Friday, August 10 & August 24, 6-9 p.m How Are Your Joints Feeling? Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m. Noon Sentara CarePlex Hospital Registration required at 1-800-736-8272 Living Beyond Cancer Survivorship Class Thursday, June 28, 10 a.m.-Noon Sentara CarePlex Hospital Registration required at 1-800-736-8272 Classes are held at the Culinary Institute of Virginia 11850 Merchants Walk, Newport News Space is limited. Register at CasualGourmet.com. Moms delivering at Sentara CarePlex Hospital call 757-736-0191 for special rote code. Look Good... Feel Better American Cancer Society program for women in chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Monday, June 11,2-4 p.m. Sentara CarePlex Hospital Conference Room A Take our free online Knee & Hip Pain Assessment to evaluate your joint pain and learn how well your knee and hip joints are functioning. You will receive a customized results report after completing the assessment that you can share with your healthcare provider. To take the assessment, visit sentaraorthojointcenter.com/video Yoga Class for Cancer Survivors Mat or Chair Option Saturday, June 9, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sentara CarePlex Hospital Conference Rooms B & C Monday. July 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center Yorktown Conference Room Register at 1-800-395-5665 Free. Registration required at1-800-736-8272 www.sentara.com/explorehealth Your community, notr for-profit health partner SENTARA