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5,000 and Counting: Dr. Daryl Marx Reflects on Robotic Surgery Milestone 

October 17, 2025

On an early morning in September, Daryl Marx, MD, prepared to walk into the operating room at Our Lady of

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Precision and Peace of Mind: How Robotic Surgery Helped One Man Beat Throat Cancer 

July 29, 2025

John was sitting in his deer stand in Mississippi when he first noticed a small lump beneath his jawline. At

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The Top 7 Benefits of Robotic Surgery

July 16, 2021

Robotic surgery is a form of minimally invasive surgical procedure that offers multiple benefits for patients.

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How to Prepare for Robotic Surgery

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If you’ve got a robotic surgery on the calendar, here’s what you should do to prepare.

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What to Expect From Robotic Surgery

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Learn what robotic surgery is and how it can benefit your overall health following a surgical procedure.

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Mastering the Future of Surgery: How Robotics is Changing Patient Outcomes

March 6, 2025

When it comes to surgical excellence, precision and innovation go hand in hand. At Our Lady of the Lake Robotic

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A Smarter Scalpel: Elevating Surgical Care with AI-Powered Robotics 

July 22, 2025

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is ushering in a new era of surgery with the addition of nine

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Hope, Healing and Excellence in Cancer Surgery

May 1, 2025

In the world of cancer care, surgery can be one of the most hopeful turning points for a patient. It’s

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Redefining Excellence in Cardiothoracic Surgery

February 5, 2025

Excellence drives everything Sarah Ahmad, MD, does as a cardiothoracic surgeon at St. Francis Health in Monroe.   For Dr. Ahmad,

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Our Lady of the Lake Health Revolutionizes Surgical Precision with Advanced Use of Robotic Technology

March 21, 2024

When Nicholas LeBlanc, MD, and his surgical team perform an operation at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

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Robotic Knee Replacement Helps Broussard Man to Regain Active Lifestyle

October 30, 2021

In 2015, Patrick Dubois noticed an odd clicking sensation in his left knee during his evening stroll around the Chevron

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Robotic Hernia Repair May Be the Answer

March 24, 2021

Learn why robotic-assisted hernia repair may help address your health concerns.

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A New Era of Surgical Care in Northeast Louisiana

February 16, 2026

Dr. Sarah Ahmad and her team at St. Francis becomes the first in Northeast Louisiana to perform a fully robotic

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A Comprehensive Approach to Navigating Lung Cancer

November 14, 2024

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., making early detection crucial for effective treatment and

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How a CT Scan Saved Henry Chase from Lung Cancer

November 1, 2024

Henry Chase was used to joining his wife, Judith, who has emphysema, for checkups with her pulmonologist, James L. Vermaelen,

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Advanced Lung Cancer Technology Saves Lives

October 31, 2024

Learn about how the latest technologies are improving how lung cancer is treated.

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Geaux Hero: Rose Marie Fife is on a Mission After Breast and Lung Cancer Diagnoses

October 11, 2023

No one ever needed to tell Rose Marie Fife to get an annual cancer screening. Her mother died of breast

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Geaux Hero: Michelle Nelson is the Center of the Family at Surgeons Group of Baton Rouge

September 20, 2023

People might know Michelle Nelson, NP, as the lead nurse practitioner with the Surgeons Group of Baton Rouge at Our

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FMOL Health is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the ministry serves patients in Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians and integrated health systems. The health system’s unified physician organization is comprised of more than 1,100 adult and pediatric primary care physicians and specialists. The system’s nine main campus hospitals include St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and Gonzales, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Heart Hospital, and Women's & Children's Hospital in Lafayette, Our Lady of the Angels in Bogalusa, and St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. For more information, visit fmolhealth.org.

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