At the Virginia Institute of Robotic Surgery, we’re committed to providing quality healthcare to you and your family. Your care team consists of a variety of highly trained, experienced healthcare professionals—some of whom you will see frequently and others who work behind the scenes. Each member of your care team takes a personal interest in your care plan and will do their best to make your experience as pleasant and successful as possible.
Surgeon
- Performs your surgery; oversees and directs your care
- Checks your progress at follow-up appointments
Anesthesiologist
- Administers anesthesia to you in the operating room
- Monitors your condition during surgery
- May direct your post-operative pain management pharmacist
- Coordinates your medications based on physician orders
- Educates you about medications
PAT (Pre-Admission Testing) Nurse
- Sees you prior to your day of surgery or calls you
- Coordinates physician-ordered pre-operative testing (ab work, X-rays, EKG, stress test)
- Reviews your medical history with you
- Reviews consent forms for your procedure with your pre-op nurse
- Welcomes you to the surgical services area and verifies your procedure and surgeon
- Has you change into a surgical gown and reviews your personal items
- Instructs your family about surgical process and where to wait for you
Pre-Operative Team
- Introduces your surgical team
- Helps you apply TED hose/SCs and starts your IV
- Gives instructions on immediate post-op care
Operating Room Robotic Team
- Prepares your OR suite in advance of your procedure
- Assists your surgeon during the procedure
- Transfers you safely to PACU
PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse
- Monitors you after your procedure
- Manages your pain control
- Coordinates with your family for your discharge
Inpatient Nursing Staff
- Works closely with other team members to deliver you individualized care
- Monitors your condition and communicates to other team members
- Helps you and your family with your personal care needs