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Advanced Surgical Care

At the INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED SURGERY & TECHNOLOGY,

you will find the latest surgical technology and techniques, as well

as the most highly skilled physicians in the area. Our surgery suites

provide state-of-the-art equipment, including the da Vinci Si Robotic

Surgery System, HD displays, and LED lighting systems. The Institute

for Advanced Surgery & Technology is composed of the following

specialty centers:

• Heart Center

• Women’s Center

• Center for Vascular Surgery

• Center for Orthopedic & Sports Medicine

• Center for General Surgery

• Outpatient Surgery Center

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HEART CENTER

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Every year, the cardiovascular experts at Denton Regional Medical

Center perform advanced surgeries and procedures that make

a difference in thousands of lives. We perform the most cardiac

procedures in the area, utilizing state-of-the-art technology,

techniques, and procedures to provide better outcomes and quicker

recoveries for our patients.

FiRST iN HEART

Denton Regional Medical Center has a long history of excellence in

cardiac care, and has led the way in Denton County by providing the

following firsts for our community:

• First Cardiac Catheterization Lab

• First Pacemaker Placement

• First Open Heart Surgery

• First Off-Pump Open Heart Surgery

• First Accredited Chest Pain Center

• First Minimally Invasive Cardiac Robotic Surgery

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Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic

Surgery

The experts at Denton Regional Medical Center provide some of the

most advanced minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgeries in the area.

As pioneers in beating heart procedures, over 95% of our procedures

are performed off-pump. We are also the first hospital in the area to

offer robot-assisted cardiothoracic surgery.

MiNiMALLY iNVASiVE CARDiOTHORACiC RObOTiC SURGERY

Denton Regional Medical Center is proud to introduce the new

DA VINCI SI SURGICAL SYSTEM, the latest advancement in

minimally invasive robotic surgery. This system has several unique

features designed to provide additional clinical benefits and efficiency

in the operating room which translate into benefits for the patient.

These benefits include:

• Less invasive procedures

• Reduced recovery times

• Increased precision, accuracy and control

• Less blood loss & need for transfusion

• Less pain & risk of infection

• Shorter hospital stay

• Better patient outcomes

TOTALLY ENDOSCOpiC CORONARY ARTERY bYpASS (TECAb)

TOTALLY ENDOSCOPIC CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS (TECAB)

is the next generation of minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery. It

utilizes the least invasive surgical procedure available, using a closed

approach that does not require a sternotomy or rib spreading. In

addition, recent studies show that this surgical method offers the

following benefits:

• 99% patency at 1 year vs. 80% with open surgery – with superior

target vessel graft patency

• 2 to 7 fewer days in the hospital

• Nearly an 85% reduction in major adverse cardiac/

cerebrovascular events (MACCE) in the year following surgery

• An average of 61% reduction in intubation time

MiTRAL VALVE REpAiR

DA VINCI MITRAL VALVE REPAIR (MVR) offers an extremely effective

treatment of mitral valve prolapse while using the least invasive

surgical approach available. In addition to the typical benefits provided

by minimally invasive robotic surgery, studies have also shown that da

Vinci MVR can result in a significantly higher valve repair rate (greater

than 95%) compared to traditional surgery.

RoboticCardiothoracic procedures

Minimally Invasive

LObECTOMY

DA VINCI LOBECTOMY represents the state-of-the-art approach for

surgical removal of primary malignant lesions, metastatic lesions and

benign lesions of the peripheral and central lung.

Use of the da Vinci system allows formal, anatomical resection, along

with complete mediastinal lymph node dissection – the gold standard

treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. This approach

provides effective treatment without the need for a formal thoracotomy

(open technique), or video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS technique),

and provides the following benefits:

• Reduced cancer reoccurrence and mortality in advanced disease

• Faster return of pulmonary function

• Reduced pain and postoperative neuralgia

THYMECTOMY

DA VINCI THYMECTOMY provides a new and less invasive approach

for the surgical removal of the thymus. This procedure utilizes smaller

incisions, resulting in less pain and scaring, shorter hospital stays, and

a faster recovery.

TUNG CAI, MDCardiothoracic SurgeryRobotic Surgery

Dr. Cai attended medical school at Albany Medical College in New York. Upon completion of his training in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dr. Cai became board certified in both surgical specialties.

Dr. Cai has extensive experience in minimally invasive surgical techniques including robot-assisted Cardiothoracic Surgery, and performs open-heart procedures almost exclusively off-pump.

For patient referrals, please contact his office at 940.381.2003.

TEA ACUFF, MDCardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Acuff attended medical school at the University of Tennessee, graduating 2nd in his class. He completed his training in General and Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, after which he became board certified in both specialties.

Dr. Acuff is dedicated to the research and advancement of the cardiothoracic surgery field and is a Founding Member of the Cardiopulmonary Research Science and Technology Institute. Dr. Acuff has a special interest in minimally invasive heart and lung surgery, ventricular restoration for congestive failure, and the treatment of hyperhidrosis.

For patient referrals, please contact his office at 940.381.2003.

Meet the Cardiothoracic Surgery Team

DAVID ROSENBAUM, MD Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Rosenbaum attended medical school at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency training in General and Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Rosenbaum has a special interest in minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery and beating heart procedures.

For patient referrals, please contact his office at 940.381.2003.

GEORGE JOHNSON, MD Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Johnson attended medical school at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his training in General and Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, after which he became board certified in both specialties.

Dr. Johnson has over 20 years experience in cardiothoracic surgery and has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery techniques.

For patient referrals, please contact his office at 940.381.2199.

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INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY

As Denton’s only Cycle III Accredited Chest Pain Center, no other hospital is better prepared in a cardiac

emergency. We utilize the latest in cath lab technology and partner with local EMS units to provide

technology that allows the transmission of EKG’s from the field to our facility. As a result, our door-to-balloon

time is consistently better than the national average.

Meet the interventional Cardiology Team

DANIEL CALDWELL, MDInterventional CardiologySouthern University School of Medicine940.383.1279

GARY FAZIO, MDInterventional CardiologyNew York Medical College940.382.8080

WILLIAM GRAY, DOInterventional CardiologyTexas College of Osteopathic Medicine940.382.8080

RICKY HARRIS, DOInterventional CardiologyTexas College of Osteopathic Medicine940.382.8080

ATIF HUSSAIN, MDInterventional CardiologyUniversity of Toronto940.323.1988

HEMA KORLAKUNTA, MDInterventional CardiologyBaylor College of Medicine940.566.2358

BABU MAKKENA, MDInterventional CardiologyUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston940.566.2358

DAVID MAY, MDInterventional CardiologyUniversity of Louisville School of Medicine972.434.1988

CONRAD PARK, MDInterventional CardiologyUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School940.382.8080

TANVEER QURESHI, MDInterventional CardiologyUniversity of Punjab940.566.2358

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The entire second floor of Denton Regional Medical Center is dedicated to WOMEN’S SERVICES, including 9 elegant

labor and delivery suites, 17 post-partum beds, a state-of-the-art special care nursery, and a sophisticated infant

security system. Every member of our labor and delivery staff is credentialed by the Association of Women’s Health,

Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) in fetal monitoring. In addition, we have 24/7 neonatology coverage for

babies born at Denton Regional.

WOMEN’S CENTER

For many complex hysterectomies and other gynecologic procedures,

robot-assisted surgery with the DA VINCI SI SURGICAL SYSTEM

may be the most effective, least invasive treatment option. Through

tiny, 1-2 cm incisions, surgeons can operate with greater precision and

control, minimizing the pain and risk associated with large incisions

while increasing the likelihood of a fast recovery and excellent clinical

outcomes.

HYSTERECTOMY FOR bENiGN CONDiTiONS

Compared to conventional laparoscopy, the DA VINCI SI SURGICAL

SYSTEM allows surgeons to treat more pathology minimally invasively,

improving safety and reproducibility. This includes patients with

adhesive disease, large pathology and obesity. Other benefits of

robot-assisted hysterectomy for benign conditions include:

• Greater access, precision, and control for improved dissections

• Quicker, easier suturing during vaginal cuff closure

• Control of the camera and all three operative arms for the ultimate

in surgical autonomy and efficiency

• Minimized need for conversions and the need for

total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH)

Minimally Invasive

Robotic Gynecologic Surgery procedures

HYSTERECTOMY FOR EARLY STAGE GYNECOLOGiC CANCER

For patients diagnosed with early stage endometrial cancer,

DA VINCI HYSTERECTOMY FOR ENDOMETRIAL CANCER enables

the surgeon to provide the most precise, comprehensive, minimally

invasive surgical approach for removal of the uterus, para-aortic

and pelvic lymph nodes. The improved dexterity and unsurpassed

visualization provided by the da Vinci Si Surgical System may allow

surgeons to:

• Treat early stage endometrial cancer safely and reproducibly

using a minimally invasive approach, even for obese and morbidly

obese women

• Perform a comprehensive cancer surgery and staging procedure

while preserving radicality

• Have improved access, precision and control during the

procedure

• Simplify postoperative care and reduce length-of-stay by

minimizing trauma, pain and complications

• Expedite the initiation of adjuvant therapy as a result of fast

recovery

MYOMECTOMY

DA VINCI MYOMECTOMY represents a state-of-the-art surgical

approach that enables gynecologists to perform uterine-preserving

procedures minimally invasively, reproducibly and following open

surgical technique — with far greater surgical precision, efficiency and

confidence in the durability of the uterine repair. The da Vinci System’s

high-definition 3D visualization, wristed instrumentation, and intuitive

motion allows surgeons to perform a more precise, durable uterine

repair while extending the benefits of minimally invasive surgery to

more patient types for improved outcomes and satisfaction.

SACROCOLpOpExY

DA VINCI® SACROCOLPOPEXY utilizes an advanced minimally

invasive approach to the surgical correction of vaginal vault or

uterine prolapse by resupporting the vagina to the sacrum using

a polypropylene mesh. Benefits of robot-assisted sacrocolpopexy

include:

• Improved access to the pelvis compared to open and

conventional laparoscopic approaches

• Easier, more precise rectovaginal and presacral dissections

• Improved handling of suture and mesh for more accurate graft

placement and attachment

ANTONIO ASIS, MD, FACOGObstetrics & GynecologyRobotic Surgery

Antonio Asis M.D., F.A.C.O.G. is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Raised in Connecticut, he graduated from Brown University, The University of Rochester Medical School, and completed his residency training at Yale University.

Dr. Asis is a proctor for Intuitive Surgical, teaching other physicians robotic surgical techniques for gynecologic procedures. He is also on the Research Advisory Board for Covidien to assess future advances in laparoscopy. As a bilingual OB/Gyn, he takes pride in providing compassionate, comprehensive care to pregnant mothers and gynecologic patients. And as a robotic surgeon, he offers patients significant expertise in minimally invasive robotic surgery and pelvic floor surgery.

For patient referrals, please contact his office at 940.484.2747.

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The Center for Vascular Surgery provides some of the most advanced technology in minimally invasive vascular

surgery, including two state-of-the-art endovascular suites. Our specialists perform the most vascular procedures in

the region and offer advanced minimally invasive procedures.

Center for VASCULAR SURGERY

Meet the Vascular Surgery Team

CARLOS CRUZ, MDVascular SurgeryUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston940.387.7588

ROBERT CONNAUGHTON, MDGeneral SurgerySpecial Interest: Vascular SurgeryUniversity of Texas at San Antonio940.387.7588

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The Center for Orthopedic & Sports Medicine provides a first-class experience to its patients and a comprehensive

continuum of care. From pre-operative educational classes that let the patient know what to expect during their

hospital stay and a dedicated Orthopedic Care Coordinator that facilitates the care of each patient, to new patient

rooms and facilities, our care is centered on getting the patient back to their life.

Our specialists are experienced in the most advanced orthopedic procedures and include physicians fellowship

trained in foot & ankle surgery, hand surgery, and sports medicine.

Center for ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE

Meet the Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Team

ERIC EIFLER, MDOrthopedic SurgeryFellowship: Sports MedicineUniversity of Texas Health Science Center 940.382.1577

CRAIG GLAUSER, MDOrthopedic SurgeryFellowship: Foot & Ankle SurgeryUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston940.382.1577

STUART HILLIARD, MDGeneral SurgeryFellowship: Hand SurgeryOregon Health and Science University940.442.6760

MICHAEL HOUSE, MDOrthopedic SurgeryUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham940.382.1577

JOHN KRISTOFERSON, MD Orthopedic SurgeryUT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas940.382.6757

LYN WARD, MDOrthopedic SurgeryUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston940.382.1577

STEPHEN WEINBERG, MDOrthopedic SurgeryUniversity of Cincinnati Medical School940.566.2440

As the region’s only designated trauma center, no other hospital is better equipped to handle more critical

emergencies than Denton Regional Medical Center. We have full, 24/7 physician coverage across more than 25

specialties, including Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery. We are also Careflite Air Ambulance’s base in this area, which

provides the fastest possible transport to our team of experts.

TRAUMA CENTER

Meet the Trauma Surgery Team

JASON WEST, MDTrauma SurgeryUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School940.243.7000

MARK JENKINS, MDTrauma SurgeryThe Medical College of Georgia940.243.7000

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The Center for General Surgery offers advanced surgical and subspecialty procedures from experts in their field.

This includes Denton’s only fellowship trained Endocrine Surgeon, as well as specialists in colorectal surgery,

bariatric surgery, and breast surgery.

Center for GENERAL SURGERY

Meet the General Surgery Team

F. Jeffrey Charney, MDGeneral SurgeryUniversity of Colorado Schoolof Medicine940.382.7321

Carolyn Garner, MDGeneral SurgeryFellowship: Endocrine SurgerySpecial Interest: Breast SurgeryUniversity of Texas Medical School at San Antonio940.380.8040

Stephen Lester, MDGeneral SurgeryUniversity of Texas Medical Branchat Galveston940.387.7588

Kerri Perry, MDGeneral SurgerySpecial Interest: Breast SurgeryUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School940.243.9759

Eric Romanucci, MDGeneral SurgeryFellowship: Colon and Rectal SurgeryEastern Virginia Medical School940.382.7321

Daryl Stewart, MDGeneral SurgerySpecial Interest: Bariatric SurgeryUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio940.382.7321

DAY SURGERY CENTER

The Day Surgery Center provides advanced surgical options in a

convenient outpatient setting. Located across from Denton Regional

Medical Center, the Day Surgery Center offers surgical procedures in

the following specialties:

• General Surgery

• Colorectal Surgery

• Breast Surgery

• Endocrine Surgery

• Gastroenterology

• Ear, Nose & Throat

• Gynecology

• Ophthalmology

• Pain Management

• Plastic Surgery

• Podiatric Surgery

• Urology

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