SURGXL Cardiothoracic Services was recently highlighted in Buffalo Spree Magazine. 
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In this video, a patient shares his experience after having bypass surgery conducted with the daVinci Robot:

CNN recently did a feature on the daVinci Robotic Minimally Invasive bypass surgery.  Dr. John Bell-Thomson and the team at SURGXL frequently uses this surgical approach for many cardiothoracic procedures. 

The da Vinci® Surgical System provides surgeons and patients with what may be the most effective, least invasive treatment option for even the most complex cardiothoracic procedures. Among the potential benefits of da Vinci® cardiothoracic surgery are:

• Reduced risk of infection
• Less blood loss and need for blood transfusions
• Shorter hospital stay
• Less pain and scarring
• Faster recovery and return to normal activities

Also, surgery with da Vinci offers the potential for a better clinical outcome.

The American Heart Association highlights these leading warning signs of heart failure:

• Shortness of breath (also called dyspnea)
• Persistent coughing or wheezing
• Buildup of excess fluid in body tissues (edema)
• Tiredness, fatigue
• Lack of appetite, nausea
• Confusion, impaired thinking
• Increased heart rate

Read more about these symptoms at the American Heart Association website.