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Dr. Marcus Tjeerdsma, MD is a general surgeon in Rapid City, SD specializing in general surgery and general practice. He graduated from University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine in 2018 and has 6 years of experience. Dr. Marcus Tjeerdsma, MD is affiliated with MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL, INC and Monument Health General Surgery.
353 FAIRMONT BOULEVARD
Rapid City, SD 57701
353 Fairmont Boulevard
Rapid City, SD
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Dr. Marcus Tjeerdsma, MD graduated from University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine in 2018. He has a state license in Kansas.
Medical School: University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine (2018)
Licensed In: Kansas
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Dr. Marcus Tjeerdsma is a physician who specializes in general practice and general surgery. He has a special interest in robotic surgery. Dr. Tjeerdsma graduated from the University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine.