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Dr. Sowmya Narayanan, MD PHD is a physician provider in Chicago, IL specializing in physician and colon & rectal surgery. She graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2018 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Sowmya Narayanan, MD PHD is affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine and Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center.
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. Sowmya Narayanan, MD PHD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2018. She completed residency at UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh). She has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (2018)
Residency: UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) (2024)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Sowmya Narayanan, MD PHD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sowmya Narayanan, MD PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Sowmya Narayanan, who practices in Chicago, IL, is a medical specialist in physician and colon & rectal surgery. Her areas of expertise include the following: diverticular disease, colorectal surgery procedures, and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Narayanan is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)'s residency program. She is affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. According to Yext, she is not acceping new patients at this time.
