Mercy Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine - Rogers Physician Plaza
Rogers, AR Pulmonology & Critical Care
Your quality of life means everything to us at Mercy. Chronic and acute lung diseases can make you feel suffocated and helpless. Taking control of your disease early in the course can help prevent long term complications. Mercy Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine - Rogers Physician Plaza diagnoses and treats all kinds of lung diseases including asthma, cancers, emphysema, pneumonia, fibrosis, etc.
Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
Our office also has an adult cystic fibrosis clinic. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic mutation disorder that causes mucus in the body to build up and affect many of the body’s organs, especially the lungs and pancreas. Cystic fibrosis involves the respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems. Symptoms for the disorder can range from mild to severe. Some of the more prevalent symptoms are:
- Thick, sticky mucus
- Coughing or wheezing
- Recurrent lung (respiratory) infections with resistant organisms
- Recurrent sinus infections
- Delayed or poor growth
- Enlargement or rounding of the fingers or toes
Robotic-Assisted Lung Surgery in Northwest Arkansas
When surgery is needed for lung conditions, robotic-assisted surgery may be an option to consider. If your doctor recommends surgery and you're eligible, the trained team at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas will perform surgery with the assistance of robotic technology.
This means that instead of making one large incision through your chest wall, your surgeon will make a few small incisions between your ribs. Robotic-assisted surgery of the chest cavity offers potential benefits over traditional surgical approaches, including:
- Fewer complications
- Less pain
- Less scar tissue
- Reduced blood loss and need for transfusions
- Reduced muscle and tissue damage
- Shorter hospital stays
- Quicker recovery time
- Faster return to normal activities
