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Dr. Eleanor Elise Bjerken, DO is a general surgeon in Myrtle Beach, SC specializing in general surgery. She graduated from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2019 and has 6 years of experience. Dr. Eleanor Elise Bjerken, DO is affiliated with McLeod Health and MCLEOD PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES II.
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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. Eleanor Elise Bjerken, DO graduated from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2019. She completed residency at Memorial University Medical Center. She has a state license in South Carolina.
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (2019)
Residency: Memorial University Medical Center (2024)
Licensed In: South Carolina
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Dr. Eleanor Bjerken specializes in general surgery and practices in Little River, SC, Myrtle Beach, SC, and Loris, SC. In her practice, she is particularly interested in robotic surgery. She obtained her medical school training at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and performed her residency at Memorial University Medical Center. Dr. Bjerken is affiliated with McLeod Health.
