---
title: "Minimally invasive and robotic surgery services at Sutter Health"
description: "Skilled surgeons at Sutter Health use advanced techniques like minimally invasive, robotic surgery and laparoscopy to reduce recovery time, scarring and pain."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery"
---

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# Minimally invasive and robotic surgery

Minimally invasive and robotic surgeries give surgeons incredible access to the body through small incisions, which can significantly reduce recovery times and scarring.  

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

Why choose Sutter?

If you need surgery, you want to recover as quickly and easily as possible. Specially trained surgeons use advanced techniques in minimally invasive surgery to minimize scarring and reduce recovery times. Compared to regular open surgery, people who have robotic surgery recover faster. This is because they typically spend less time in the hospital, have smaller scars and feel less pain afterward.

By investing in cutting-edge technology like the Intuitive da Vinci 5® system, we’re committed to improving outcomes and helping you recover faster. Our hospitals and over 40 outpatient surgery centers earn top national awards for patient safety and satisfaction. These include Consumer Reports’ 10 Best in Safety in California, Leapfrog Group’s A grade for patient safety and the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award. 

## By the numbers

### 230+

surgeons

provide comprehensive surgical care that guides people from prevention to recovery.

### 6

Sutter ambulatory surgery centers

honored with Excellence Awards by the California Ambulatory Surgery Association (CASA).

### 10

Sutter facilities

named among America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers by Newsweek.

### 1 in 100

Americans

receive their healthcare from Sutter.

## Need a referral?

Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788).

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

## Conditions

-   Atypical mole
-   Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
-   [Brain Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/neuro-oncology)
-   [Breast cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/breast-cancer)
-   Cardiac Angina
-   Cholelithiasis
-   [Colon and rectal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer)
-   [Colon cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer)
-   Facial lines
-   Glaucoma
-   [Head and neck cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-neck-cancer)
-   Hernia
-   Macular Degeneration
-   [Melanoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/skin-cancer)
-   Metastatic Cervical Cancer
-   [Prostate cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/prostate-cancer)
-   [Sleep apnea](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/snoring-and-sleep-apnea)
-   [Uterine fibroids](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/fibroid-care)
-   Uterine Prolapse

## Treatments

-   Abdominal Hysterectomy
-   Bladder Reconstruction
-   Cholecystectomy
-   Gastric Band
-   Heart Valve Surgery
-   Hernia Repair
-   [In Vitro Fertilization](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/advanced-fertility-treatments-ivf)
-   Kidney surgery
-   Laser therapy
-   Lung surgery
-   Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
-   Prostate Surgery

## Awards and accreditations

[View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Minimally+invasive+and+robotic+surgery%22%5D%7D%5D)

California Ambulatory Surgery Association

2023

Ambulatory Surgery Center Excellence Award

Newsweek

2023

America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Surgical Review Corporation

Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery

[View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Minimally+invasive+and+robotic+surgery%22%5D%7D%5D)

## Classes & events

[View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Heart+health%5C%22+%5C%22Weight+management%5C%22+%5C%22Gynecologic+Health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events)

-   Class, Webinar
    
    ### [Building Healthy Habits Webinar](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/68ffc2bb3ab942b93e18ae65/)
    
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026
    
    In this virtual webinar you will learn how to plan, gain support, and set SMART goals for sustainable behavior change.
    
-   Support Group
    
    ### [WomenHeart Support Group - Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/692778ef9b993945f74a0cbc/)
    
    Monday, November 9, 2026
    
    The Santa Barbara WomenHeart Support Group offers an opportunity to connect with other women in the community who are at risk or living with heart disease and to share encouragement.
    
-   Webinar
    
    ### [Bariatric Surgery Orientation for Peninsula and Fremont](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/69431faba62697eaf596cb5b/)
    
    Thursday, November 19, 2026
    
    Please join us to learn about the program, bariatric surgery and nutrition and diet recommendations.
    

[View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Heart+health%5C%22+%5C%22Weight+management%5C%22+%5C%22Gynecologic+Health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events)

## Patient stories

[View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories)

-   [Patient story
    
    ### Robotic Surgery Delivers for Retired Mailman
    
    ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/robotic-surgery-delivers-for-retired-mailman-2029692374)
-   [Patient story
    
    ### Robotic-Assisted Surgery Heals East Bay Grandma
    
    ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/robotic-assisted-surgery-heals-east-bay-grandma-2023563901)
-   [Patient story
    
    ### Milestone Robotic Surgery Makes Cancer ‘Uneventful’ for Union City Man
    
    ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/milestone-robotic-surgery-makes-cancer-uneventful-for-union-city-man-2023563859)

[View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories)

## Find a doctor

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[Find a doctor](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location-results?find-provider-results?verticalKey=healthcare_professionals)

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