Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robotic Surgery?

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. The term “robotic” often misleads people into believing that a robot is performing the surgery. Your surgeon performs surgery with the da Vinci Robot by using instruments that he or she guides via a console. The da Vinci system translates your surgeon’s hand movements at the console in real time, allowing your surgeon to bend and rotate the instruments inside the body with a greater range of motion and precision.

What are the advantages of Robotic Surgery?

The advantage of robotic surgery includes enhanced dexterity and three-dimensional visualization for the surgeon which allows for extreme precision, excellent outcomes and the highest level of patient safety in both routine and complex operations. In addition, the surgery is able to be performed through a few small incisions which allows for less pain and scarring, faster recovery and improved cosmesis when compared to open surgery.

Why choose Dr. DeSimone for surgery?

Dr. DeSimone has developed a personalized practice in Robotic, Laparoscopic and Open surgery. He is Board Certified in General Surgery through the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and is an Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. In addition, he is awaiting national accreditation through Surgical Review Corporation as a Master of Robotic Surgery. To learn more click here.

What operations does Dr. DeSimone commonly perform?

Dr. DeSimone performs a large number of the Robotic/Laparoscopic surgeries including complex hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery, anti-reflux surgery and operations on the intestines ranging from the stomach to the colon.

Does Dr. DeSimone accept my insurance?

We accept a large number of both private and governmentally supported insurance plans. This list is long and constantly changing, so please contact our office to determine if we participate with your insurance.

How do I make an appointment with Dr. DeSimone?

Patients can make an appointment by visiting the Patient Scheduling Link or by calling our office at 805-376-0076. Our home page which will provide patients with directions for creating an online account and scheduling an appointment with Dr. DeSimone. We typically see patients in the Newbury Park office Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

What Robotic surgeries does Dr. DeSimone offer?

Dr. DeSimone performs Robotic Assisted Diagnostic Laparoscopy Surgical for the following procedures*

• Appendectomy (Appendix Removal)

• Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)

• Inguinal Hernia Repair

• Femoral Hernia Repair

• Incisional Hernia Repair

• Ventral Hernia Repair

• Hiatal Hernia Repair

• Nissen Fundoplication (for Uncontrolled Reflux)

• Colon Surgery for Diverticulitis or Cancer (Bowel resection, also called partial colectomy, removes a diseased or damaged part of the colon or rectum)

*If your procedure is not listed here, contact 805-376-0076 to learn more about other procedures Dr. DeSimone offers