Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital Newsletter (Summer 2019)

SUMMER 2019

WEST ORANGE

Patients Benefit from Precision of New Radiation Treatment

Even when you’re sitting or lying down, a lot of movement is
happening inside your body. Just the act of breathing as the
lungs expand and contract causes movement in the pancreas,
stomach and kidneys, and a full stomach can push against
your liver as digestion occurs.

All of this movement makes it challenging to precisely target tumor cells during Tumors of the pancreas, stomach, liver,
radiation beam therapy. But a new technology called MRIdian® is changing that — lungs, rectum and colon as well as
and benefiting patients in the process. gynecological cancers are best-suited
to MRI-guided radiation therapy, says
“With MRIdian, we can be more confident that, with each treatment, we’re hitting the Dr. Kelly.
precise area,” explains Dr. Patrick Kelly, director of radiation research at Orlando Health
UF Health Cancer Center. “We’re able to focus the radiation much more specifically For more information, visit
where the tumor is and away from healthy tissue, because we know where the tumor is
while we’re treating it — not where it was four to five days ago when we came up with a OrlandoHealthCancer.com/MRIdian.
treatment plan or even 5 to 10 minutes ago when we set the patient up in the room, but
actually as we’re going through the treatment.”

Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center – Health Central Hospital is the only
healthcare facility in Central Florida, and only the sixth in the nation, to offer
MRIdian cancer treatment.

Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center – Health Central Hospital

Team Member Osteoarthritis
Spotlight affects nearly half
of all seniors over the
age of 65. The condition
wears away cartilage
and commonly occurs

in the knees.

Carlos Trillo, MD, FACS Mako® Total Knee Replacement
Orlando Health Medical Group a New Option for Joint Surgery
Surgery
Physical therapy, knee braces, anti-inflammatory/pain medications and
Dr. Carlos Trillo is a board-certified injections may provide some relief for knee pain. But if you are no longer
surgeon practicing out of Orlando Health able to enjoy the life you did before, it may be time to consider knee
– Health Central Hospital and specializing replacement surgery.
in minimally invasive breast biopsy,
laparoscopic abdominal surgery, breast Why the Type of Implant Matters
and colorectal cancer surgery procedures A new robotic-assisted surgical procedure called Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology with
and hernia repair. He has presented and Triathlon Total Knee implants is now approved for surgery in the U.S. and is available at Orlando
co-authored research studies on the Health – Health Central Hospital.
treatment of colon disease and breast Triathlon knee implants are different than traditional knee replacements. They work with the knee
cancer. Dr. Trillo was the recipient of to promote natural-like circular motion, requiring less effort from your thigh muscle. Because the
the 3rd Annual Marilyn King Award for Triathlon knee implant puts less stress on your thigh, the recovery period from Mako total knee
Outstanding Patient Experience in an replacement is typically faster and less painful than traditional options.
outpatient setting, created and named in
honor of Marilyn King, a longtime Orlando Benefits of Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Health board member and one of the first The Mako surgery process provides the surgeon with a 3D model of the patient’s unique anatomy
champions of the patient experience at based on a CT scan of the knee. Using guided visualization, the surgeon controls the movements
Orlando Health. of a robotic surgical arm to remove diseased bone and cartilage, and place the Triathlon knee
implant based on the patient’s unique anatomy and surgery plan.
Sagene Bazile, RN The advantages of robotic-assisted knee surgery include smaller incisions, more precise
Clinical Nurse III placement of the implant, faster recovery, reduced injury to surrounding tissue and increased
longevity of the implant.
Sagene started her career at
Orlando Health – Health Central as a To find out if Mako knee replacement is right for you, consult with
certified nursing assistant and has been your physician or go to OrlandoHealth.com/Mako to learn more.
a registered nurse for five years. Certified
in orthopedic nursing and currently 2 Orlando Health – Health Central West Orange Community Newsletter
pursuing higher education, Sagene
has dedicated her career to serving her
patients and their families on the Ortho/
Spine Unit. As a result, she is the recipient
of the prestigious 2019 Nurse Excellence
Award for her Ortho/Spine expertise, for
her dedication in promoting teamwork
and for her commitment to achieving the
goals for the Unit. Dedicated to excellence
in her practice, Sagene is passionate
about creating an environment for team
members that encourages trust, safety
and efficiency, and this is truly evident
on her unit.

5 Things to Know About Orlando Health
Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion – Horizon West

The new Orlando Health Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion – 4 Outpatient Rehabilitation
Horizon West, located at 17000 Porter Rd. just west of Hwy. 429 in Located on the second floor,
Winter Garden, increases access to Orlando Health’s high-performing Orlando Health – Health Central
healthcare in the growing Horizon West community. Read on to learn Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation
more about the services available. at Horizon West is committed to providing
the highest quality outpatient rehabilitation
1 Freestanding ER 3 Personalized Health services with treatment plans individually
A freestanding ER is simply an Improvement designed to assist patients in achieving their
emergency facility that’s physically Located on the second floor, the goals and pursuing long-term health and
unattached to a hospital building. Orlando Health Center for Health wellness. Outpatient services include:
Freestanding ERs remove the need to travel Improvement offers personalized health • Orthopedic rehabilitation
long distances on congested roadways by services for individuals committed to making • Sports rehabilitation
placing services further into the community. positive lifestyle changes. A medically- • Neck and back rehabilitation
Just like Orlando Health’s hospital-based directed team provides health improvement • Industrial health
ERs, the Orlando Health Emergency Room – consultations, education, workshops and
Horizon West provides 24/7/365 access to: health coaching for a variety of areas, A referral is not required to receive care
• Board-certified emergency doctors including: from a physical therapist. To make an
• Cancer prevention appointment, call (407) 407-3040.
and nurses

• Diagnostic services • Diabetes prevention 5 Outpatient Laboratory
(laboratory and radiology) Services
• Heart health
• Treatment for illnesses and injuries, Located on the first floor, Orlando
including heart attack, stroke and trauma • Nutrition and plant-based diets Health LabWorks – Horizon West
offers an array of diagnostic laboratory
• Online scheduling for minor emergencies • Stress management services with no facility fee. Experienced,
that are not life- or limb-threatening at certified phlebotomists provide quality
OrlandoHealth.com/ER. • Weight management testing, rapid delivery of results and excellent
customer service, plus:
2 Primary and Specialty Care Services are available to members of the • Same-day results for most routine tests
The Orlando Health Medical community who demonstrate motivation for • Results accessible via Patient Portal,
Pavilion – Horizon West offers a change and success. For more information, MyOrlandoHealth.com
full range of healthcare services on email CenterforHealthImprovement@
the second floor, including these primary and OrlandoHealth.com. For an appointment, call (321) 841-5274;
specialty care practices: walk-ins also welcome.
• Center for Digestive Health

• Mid-Florida Surgical Associates

• Orlando Health Heart Institute
Cardiology Group

• Orlando Health Medical Group
Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

• Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery

• Orlando Health Orthopedic Institute
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group

• Orlando Health Physician Associates –
Family Medicine

• Orlando Health Physician Associates –
Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

• Orlando Health Physician Associates – For more information, visit OrlandoHealth.com/HorizonWestER.
Women’s Health

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Patients Benefit from Precision Organization
of New Radiation Treatment p1 U.S. Postage

Mako® Total Knee Replacement PAID
a New Option for Joint Surgery p2 Permit No. 3459
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5 Things to Know About
Orlando Health Emergency Room and
Medical Pavilion – Horizon West p3

Orlando Health Expands Robotic
Surgery Program p4

Orlando Health Expands Robotic Surgery Program

To continue providing the most advanced surgical options to
patients, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital has expanded its
robotic program and added a second robot.

During robotic surgery, the surgeon is Orlando Health – Health
assisted by the use of miniaturized surgical Central offers robotic-
tools attached to three or four robotic arms assisted options for:
that enable highly precise movements not • General surgery (such as
always possible with the human hand. The
surgeon also has the advantage of viewing hernias and appendectomies)
a high-definition 3D image transmitted by
a tiny camera (called a laparoscope) from • Colorectal surgery
inside the patient’s body.
Complex surgeries are performed through • Weight loss/bariatric surgery
just a few small incisions, resulting in
less scarring and minimal trauma to In its first year, Orlando Health
surrounding tissue. Patients require less – Health Central’s robotic
pain medicine, and robotic surgeries surgery program saw more
typically have fewer complications. than 400 cases. According to the
Shorter hospital stays and recovery times manufacturer of da Vinci Robotic
mean patients can return to their normal Surgical System®, most hospitals
activities sooner. similar in size to Orlando Health
– Health Central achieve this
number of cases only after two to
three years.

For more information about robotic surgery at Orlando Health,
visit OrlandoHealth.com/RoboticSurgery.