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Dr. Robert Browning Awarded for 500th Robotic Surgery Presented at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Contact Name: Kristina Sparacino Contact Email: kristina.sparacino@lwrmc.com Contact Phone Number: 3524272108 Lakewood Ranch, Florida – November 9, 2020 – On Thursday, October 22, 2020, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s Chief of Surgery, Dr. Robert Browning, was recognized by Intuitive Surgical for completing his 500th robotic surgery case utilizing the da Vinci® Xi Surgical System. Dr. Browning utilizes robotic technology for general and colorectal surgeries. Potential benefits of minimally invasive robotic surgery compared to open surgery may include a shorter hospital stay, less post-operative pain, a quicker recovery, less risk of infection and less scarring. Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO, Andy Guz, stated, “Serving as Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s Chief of Surgery, Dr. Robert Browning has been instrumental in implementing and growing our robotics program at the hospital. We are proud to celebrate Dr. Browning’s 500th robotic surgery case.” Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Chief of Surgery, Dr. Robert Browning, shared, “I am proud to be able to provide this cutting edge technology to patients locally and I appreciate the dedication of the operating room staff and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center to improving surgical care for community.” For more information robotic surgery at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center | http://clicks.weblinkinternational.com/ls/click?upn=2vLz-2BccvG2sCqUyCoj6YZDNaPLLdXvFuuFeOkI2uSS3Y3mhryU4Dh5dKyMBJvU79pSsBEkiLyv5dzBuxjKHHBh4R8Coy3aocGXslqXXOXErNkrpTnkozxZ-2BQQehgtS4DIXsiM5wNb-2FVFOkbI4HxS2w-3D-3DGgMA_FQC2LT8GxayrM161hhHVAvMj-2BxELwhZ6JXx-2F9NPRX5eoazOEswajMZEnyIqRRQWAJwqgEeijdp1hDXDUvJ3qI-2Br5-2BP-2FNu0vLrjae8zE5NPQiPjSb1a3UjuFc-2FzNT8nj8pIehCCF9d-2FCbMFxj9VSGziA-2BbnXKuDlJNP3SvGS7vX1aL3gOmLU7vgxCtvY9X3WNrK0noqejnhTvW-2FxZEamFUMKSu6knjci8BOKvt7q1T1BeNjFLZSwrkS1F3DxqY1q0 ### About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (lwrmc.com) Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is the hospital of choice for many families in the Manatee/Sarasota region. The hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal of Approval is recognized across the nation as a symbol of quality that shows the hospital's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. Patients at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center have access to a medical staff of more than 600 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a comprehensive range of specialties and use the hospital's advanced medical technology. Physicians are on the medical staff of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. The hospital is not liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website. MEDIA CONTACTS: Kristina Sparacino, Director of Marketing Lakewood Ranch Medical Center kristina.sparacino@lwrmc.com