Providing advanced, minimally invasive surgical care for the Savannah region, including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures for colon cancer, hernia repair, abdominal wall reconstruction, reflux, and gallbladder surgery.
T. Ellis Barnes IV, MD
“The use of robotics has revolutionized many surgical procedures and allows for better visualization, greater accuracy, smaller incisions, and faster recovery for patients.”
Savannah Robotic Surgeon
T. Ellis Barnes IV, MD
What does it take to be a great surgeon? Advanced medical and surgical training at prestigious hospitals and academic institutions is essential. The knowledge gained from this training must then be combined with surgical skill and precision. Yet, to achieve the best results for patients, and to be truly great, a surgeon must also make a human connection with each patient. That’s the philosophy of fellowship-trained, Savannah robotic surgeon T. Ellis Barnes IV, MD.
Dr. Barnes has established a remarkable reputation as a highly specialized general surgeon with an emphasis on robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery. He performs surgery at leading surgical facilities in Savannah, Richmond Hill and Vidalia, and he is also a consultant for Medtronic and Intuitive, the maker of the da Vinci surgical system. Dr. Barnes’ life and training have taken him around the country and the world. All along this path, he discovered and cultivated a desire to listen, learn and make a difference for those around him.
Savannah Area Surgical Services
Dr. Barnes performs advanced surgical procedures for a variety of conditions. He always uses the most minimally invasive approach possible to ensure the best outcome and quickest recovery time.
Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Transversus Abdominis Release
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder)
Robotic Right Hemicolectomy
Robotic Sigmoid Colectomy
Anti-Reflux Procedures
What is the da Vinci system?
During robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci system, your surgeon makes a few small incisions, and uses a 3DHD camera for a crystal-clear, magnified view of the surgical area. Your surgeon sits at a console next to you and operates through the incisions using tiny instruments and a camera. The da Vinci system translates every hand movement your surgeon makes in real time, bending and rotating the instruments to perform the surgical procedure.
