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Dr. Melani Lighter, MD, MSc is a general surgeon in Chicago, IL specializing in general surgery. She graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Melani Lighter, MD, MSc is affiliated with University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health), THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS and SAINT ANTHONY HEALTH AFFILIATES.
1200 W Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60607
1801 W. Taylor Street Suite 3f
Chicago, IL 60612
5525 S. Pulaski Road 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative
Chicago, IL 60629
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. Melani Lighter, MD, MSc graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed residency at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor. She is certified by the Board Certification:General Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency: St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor
Board Certification: Board Certification:General Surgery
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Melani Lighter is a specialist in general surgery in Chicago, IL. She is a graduate of St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Lighter's residency was performed at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor. Her areas of expertise consist of gastrointestinal surgery, robotic surgery, and endoscopy. She is conversant in French. Dr. Lighter is professionally affiliated with the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health).