The Courier-Post recently published an article about robotic surgery and the medical advancements it has made in treating patients with minimal to no pain. Initially used in cardiovascular procedures, the robotic-assisted surgery can be used for urologic, cardiac, gynecologic, gastrointestinal and other general surgical applications.

Cooper, one of the only hospital in the region performing robotic assisted heart surgery, is able to better customize treatment options for patients because of the high skill, high technology available in the new operating suites including the new hybrid operating room.

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We celebrated the opening of our new multi-specialty facility in Willingboro (651 John F. Kennedy Way) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour on Monday night.

The 11,000 square feet of practice space is in the heart of Burlington County and will offer patients an array of services, including: Podiatry, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Dermatology, Nephrology, Rheumatology as well as Primary Care.

Facility Features:

• 26 exam rooms
• 3 procedure rooms
• Convenient parking

Cooper University Hospital has named Allen D. Seftel, M.D., its Head of the Division of Urology.

“Dr. Seftel joins Cooper University Hospital with vast experience in men’s health and at Cooper will work to enhance the men’s health services already being offered,” said Carolyn E. Bekes, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Cooper. “He brings with him significant clinical expertise as well as skill and experience as an educator. Dr. Seftel is also an accomplished and innovative researcher and we’re proud that he will be continuing his important work at Cooper.”

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