July 2012 Saint Peter's Community Events Calendar - Featured article: Saint Peter’s First in Area to Perform Single-Incision Robotics Surgery

1. COMMUNITY CALENDAR JULY 2012
Saint Peter’s First in Area
to perform Single-Incision
robotics Surgery
S
aint Peter’s University Hospital is the
first hospital in central New Jersey –
and only the third hospital in the state
– to perform single-incision robotic-assisted
surgery using the da Vinci® Si™ Surgical
System. James E. Gervasoni, Jr., M.D.,
chair of the Department of Surgery at Saint
Peter’s, successfully removed a gallbladder
through a single incision in a patient’s navel.
The state-of-the-art technology has many
advantages over the minimally invasive
laparoscopic surgical technique which uses
small incisions, but is limited to select, simple
procedures. The da Vinci® Si™ Surgical
System provides patients with all the
benefits of minimally invasive surgery as
compared to open-wound surgery – the
potential for significantly less pain, a shorter
hospital stay, less risk of infection, less blood
loss, fewer transfusions, less scarring, faster
recovery and a quicker return to normal daily
activities.
For surgeons, the major benefits over
traditional approaches include greater
James E. Gervasoni, Jr., M.D., chair of the Department of Surgery at Saint Peter’s University Hospital
surgical precision, increased range of motion,
improved dexterity, enhanced visualization
A unique feature of the da Vinci® Si™ of infection, than with other laparoscopic
and improved access to the surgical site.
Surgical System – the latest generation methods.”
The da Vinci system enables surgeons to
of da Vinci® – is the enhanced 3D, high-
reduce the traditional four to six small About one million people in the United
definition vision of the area on which the
incisions to one incision of less than an inch States undergo gallbladder removal surgery
operation is being performed.
in length made through the navel. every year. Forty percent are women ages
“The actual operating time took a grand 18 to 44. Now those patients can have their
“The maneuverability and precision of these
total of only 35 minutes,” says Dr. Gervasoni gallbladder removed in the same time as a
instruments is better than the human hand,”
referring to the historic single-point-of- lunch break and be home by dinnertime.
says Dr. Gervasoni. “This is the future of all
entry surgery using da Vinci at Saint Peter’s.
surgery.” “And gallbladder surgery is just the begin-
“And the patient experienced less scarring
ning,” Dr. Gervasoni says. “Single-port
and recovery time, as well as a lower risk
surgery will supersede everything else over
the next 25 years. Most operations will be
performed robotically through one entry or
Surgeons at Saint Peter’s University Hospital are using the da Vinci® Si™ port. All surgeons should learn how to do
Surgical System for a variety of minimally invasive procedures to treat: this and get on board, because this type of
technological advancement is the future.”
Bladder Cancer Kidney Disorders
Colorectal Cancer Kidney Cancer
Gallbladder Prostate Cancer
To learn more about the da Vinci® Si™
Surgical System, please call the
Endometriosis Throat Cancer
Department of Surgery at 732-745-8571
Gynecologic Cancer Uterine Fibroids or visit saintpetershcs.com/daVinci
Heavy Uterine Bleeding Uterine Prolapse
A LISTING OF PROGRAMS OFFERED THIS MONTH CAN BE FOUND ON THE REVERSE SIDE.

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JULY 2012
All programs are designed for community members and are held at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, unless otherwise noted.
For more information or to register for a program, call the contact number listed or visit our Web site at www.saintpetershcs.com/newsandevents/
SUPPORT COMMUNITY CANCER SUN SAFETY/SKIN
SCREENING
GROUPS MOBILE HEALTH SERVICES JULY 10, 10:30 AM - NOON
Services The American Cancer Society offers daily Identify sun damage at a screening using a facial
Autism Family Support Group DermaScan machine.
information and support to cancer patients and
JULY 8, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM their families. Call 1-800-227-2345 to talk to a Saint Peter’s Family Health Center
877-886-9462 Blood Pressure Screening 123 How Lane, New Brunswick
cancer information specialist 24 hours a day,
Bariatric Support Group JULY 13, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM seven days a week or visit us online at
JULY 12, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM New Brunswick Seniors www.cancer.org. WEIGHT LOSS SEMINAR
Lisa Lapinski, RD 18 Nielson Street, New Brunswick THURSDAY, JULY 12
Breast Cancer Support Group
732-745-8600, x8159 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings JULY 2 & 16, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 16
Open Discussion 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bereavement Support Group JULY 13, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Registration required. For more information and to preregister, call
JULY 5 & 19, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Elijah’s Promise, New Brunswick
Cancer Institute of New Jersey Lisa Lapinski at 732-745-8600, x8159.
732-745-8565
JULY 25, NOON - 1:30 PM Deborah Leif, MSW, LCSW
NEW Bereavement Support Group Ships 1 Soup Kitchen 732-235-7011 Third Thursday Free
JULY 3 & 17, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM St. John’s Episcopal Church, Somerville Community Lecture Series
For spouses and significant others 55 and older. Gynecologic Cancer Support Group
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center Children’s Nutrition Program JULY 10, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM AT SAINT PETER’S URGENT
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township JULY 5 & 19, 10:00 AM - NOON Cancer Institute of New Jersey CARE CENTER
609-409-1363 Kiddie Keep Well Camp, Edison 732-235-6792 Thursday, JULY 19
Campers only. 7:00 Pm
Caregivers Support Group/Monroe Living with Cancer Support Group ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
JULY 10, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Skin Cancer Screening JULY 11 & 25, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM BREAST HEALTH
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center JULY 19, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Cancer Institute of New Jersey Presenters: Lisa Hopkins, M.D., and Breast Center
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township South Brunswick Senior Center Barbara Hale, LCSW Patient Navigator Melissa Martinez, RN, APN
Stephanie Fitzsimmons-Sexton, RN, NP Residents only. 732-235-7557
1-800-269-7508 or 609-655-2220 Appointment necessary - 732-329-4000, x7258 Thursday, AUGUST 16
7:00 Pm
Alzheimer’s Support Group/Monroe Sun Safety Damage Screening FERTILITY TREATMENT: ALTERNATIVES
JULY 10, 10:00 AM JULY 21, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM TO IN-VITRO FERTILIZATION
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center Identify sun damage at a screening using a facial Presenter: Jean Golden-Tevald, D.O., CFCMC, FCP
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township DermaScan machine. As part of the National Gianna Center for
Rachel Kallish, CSW Annual Festival – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Women’s Health and Fertility, Dr. Tevald, family
609-655-6853 Hamilton Street, Franklin medicine physician and Fertility Care practitioner,
will discuss fertility treatment options including
Craniofacial Boys & Girls Support Group Health Fair
NaProTechnology and natural family planning.
(boys and girls ages 11 to 17 meet separately) JULY 14, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MEETS SUNDAYS DURING Family of Christ Church To register, call the Saint Peter’s Urgent Care Center
THE SCHOOL YEAR Dunellen at 609-497-4597.
Helene Knee, LCSW
PARENT
732-745-7943
Jump-Start New Parent Autism Support SPECIAL EVENTS
2012 free ems education
Group
JULY 19, 11:30 AM
EDUCATION series
CLASS STARTS AT 7:00 PM
877-886-9462
For information, fees and registration, call Parent THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE Two CEUs awarded. Call 908-238-3254 to
Education at 732-745-8579, unless otherwise PROGRAM FOR PATIENTS register.
Pregnancy after Loss Support Group indicated.
(for pregnant women who have previously COPING WITH CANCER THURSDAY, JULY 26
Baby Care ENDS JULY 30, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Topic: Summer Emergencies
experienced a loss) JULY 2 & 9, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Registration required. In cooperation with MovingOn exercise THURSDAY, AUGUST 30
Dawn Brady, MSW JULY 16, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM programs, The Breast Center at Saint Peter’s Topic: Medical Ethics
732-745-8600, x5214 University Hospital will host an eight-week
Breastfeeding Class exercise program for those who had surgical
SHARE Support Group JULY 14, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM procedures and/or medical treatment for breast
WOMEN’S WORKS: da Vinci
(pregnancy and infant loss support group) cancer. Program ends on Monday, July 30. ROBOTIC SURGERY LECTURE
Breastfeeding Support Group GYNECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS &
JULY 12, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Physical therapist Katalin Domotorffy, a certified
732-745-8600, x8522 JULY 6, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM MINIMALLY INVASIVE TREATMENT
lymphedema specialist, will speak about
732-745-8600, x8820 THURSDAY, JULY 26
reducing the risk of lymphedema and
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Infant Massage Class demonstrate exercises that help to manage
DIABETES JULY 11, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM lymphedema. Free; call 732-745-8570 to
Presenter: Manish Gopal, M.D., Urogynecologist
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center
EDUCATION New Moms Support Group
JULY 6, Noon – 1:00 PM
register. Sponsored by Affinity Credit Union.
200 Overlook Drive, Pondview Plaza, Monroe
Township. Call 732-655-6853 to register.
Children’s Insulin Pump Group Light lunch will be served at noon. Diabetes Education
JULY 10, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Registration required. Community Lecture Series
Donna Dziedzic, RN, MSN, CDE Presented by Saint Peter’s and the American SAVE THE DATE
Postnatal Yoga and Exercise Class
732-745-8600, x8751 Diabetes Association.
(four-week sessions)
Diabetes Self-Management Education HELD FRIDAYS, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Saint Peter’s Golf Classic
Wednesday, July 11 Monday, September 10
HELD MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS Registration required. 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM The Ridge at Back Brook, Ringoes, NJ
Registration and doctor’s prescription required. Prenatal Nutrition Class and Tour Topic: Oral Care and Diabetes Individual Golfer - $750 plus numerous
732-745-6667 Presenter: Richard B. Kahn, DDS sponsorships available
JULY 24, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Periodontics, Past President, New Jersey Dental Breakfast, Registration, Practice Range – 9am
Gestational Diabetes Registration required.
Self-Management Class Linda Hudak, MS, RD Association Shotgun Start – 11am
HELD WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 732-745-7930 Wednesday, July 18 Cocktails, Awards & Dinner – 4:30pm
Registration and a doctor’s prescription required. 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM For more information, please contact Michael Loch
Prenatal Yoga and Exercise Class at Saint Peter’s Foundation at 732-745-8542.
732-745-6667
(four-week sessions) Topic: Foot Care and Diabetes
Presenter: Devindra Poonai, DPM
HELD WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Wednesday, July 25 HEALTH FAIR
Registration required. 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM FRIday, SEPTEMBER 22
Topic: Best Foods for You 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Prepared Childbirth Classes Buccleuch Park. Co-sponsored by the North
Presenter: Maria Jose Lodeiro-Skennion
MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, or ALL-DAY Nutritionist, Jewish Renaissance Medical Center American Telugu Association
SESSIONS SECOND AND FOURTH Community Mobile Health Services staff will provide
WEEKENDS South Brunswick Municipal Building, 540 Ridge free health screenings and education.
Registration required. Road. Monmouth Junction. To register, please call
Sibling Class Nancy MacKay, Public Health Nurse Administrator, LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER
JULY 7, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM South Brunswick Health Department at 732-329- MONday, SEPTEMBER 24
4000, ext 7258. Please include your name, phone Free makeovers for women undergoing treatment
number, email address and indicate your choice of for cancer. Free, but please call 800-227-2345 to
lecture, date and time. register.
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for advice and treatment. Do not ignore medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read here. We do not suggest or
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