News
St. Peter’s Health Partners Marks Significant Milestone: 20,000 Robotic Surgeries
St. Peter’s Health Partners has reached a rare milestone in the field of minimally invasive surgery – 20,000 robotic-assisted procedures.
Jason Heckman
SPHP in the News
Troy Record: St. Peter’s Health Partners Marks Milestone: 20,000 Robotic Surgeries
The Troy Record published an article on the 20,000th robotic surgery milestone at St. Peter’s Health Partners.
SPHP in the News
Times Union: St. Peter’s Touts Minimally Invasive Surgery Program with Robot Race
St. Peter’s Health Partners’ 20,000th robotic surgery milestone is featured in the Albany Times Union.
SPHP in the News
WAMC Medical Monday: Dr. Jason Heckman
Jason Heckman, M.D., of St. Peter’s Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, joined Ray Graf in the WAMC studio on August 26 for Medical Monday. Dr. Heckman discussed a variety of topics, including the latest developments surrounding pancreatic cancer.
Inside SPHP
Dr. Jason Heckman Authors Chapter for Robotic Surgery Textbook
St. Peter’s Health Partners hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon Jason Heckman M.D., has authored a chapter in the Atlas of Robotic Surgery, published this month by Ciné-Med.
Upcoming Events
Oct. 3 Seminar to Discuss: “Abdominal Wall Hernias – What Patients Need to Know”
St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, “Abdominal Wall Hernias – What Patients Need to Know,” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.
Wellness
LiveSmart: November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 43,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with pancreas cancer this year.