Dr. Benjamin L. Zhang, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Saint Paul, MN specializing in thoracic surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Benjamin L. Zhang, MD is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Allina Health, United Hospital and HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC.
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. Benjamin L. Zhang, MD graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: General surgery and has a state license in Minnesota.
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: General surgery
Licensed In: Minnesota
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin L. Zhang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$3,609
Da Vinci Surgical System $3,609 |
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| AtriCure, Inc. |
$253
AtriCure cryoICE cryoSPHERE Cryoablation System $253 |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation |
$129
INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve $129 |
| Medtronic, Inc. |
$15
COREVALVE EVOLUT R $15 |
| Education | $2,500 |
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| Travel and Lodging | $1,015 |
| Food and Beverage | $490 |
Dr. Benjamin Zhang specializes in general surgery and thoracic surgery and practices in Saint Paul, MN and Minneapolis, MN. In addition to English, he speaks Chinese. These areas are among his clinical interests: esophageal cancer, lung cancer, and mediastinal tumor. Dr. Zhang is professionally affiliated with United Hospital and Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota, Dr. Zhang attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Zhang has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating.