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

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

Mar 6, 2025 | Body

When it comes to surgical excellence, precision and innovation go hand in hand. At Our Lady of the Lake Robotic Surgery Institute, Daryl Marx, MD, is redefining robotic-assisted surgery, setting new standards for precision and patient outcomes. With more than 5,000...
Redefining Excellence in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Redefining Excellence in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Feb 5, 2025 | Heart Health, Team Member Spotlights

Excellence drives everything Sarah Ahmad, MD, does as a cardiothoracic surgeon at St. Francis Health in Monroe.   For Dr. Ahmad, providing world-class care isn’t just about mastering surgical techniques — it’s about creating an environment where patients feel...
Pancreatic Cancer Patient Overcomes Obstacles to Get Back on the Tennis Court

Pancreatic Cancer Patient Overcomes Obstacles to Get Back on the Tennis Court

Nov 20, 2024 | Patient Stories

Tennis is life to Shelby Dufrene. She played tennis in college at University of Louisiana – Lafayette and has taught tennis in Baton Rouge for more than three years. Nothing could keep her from the tennis court — even a diagnosis of stage 3 pancreatic cancer. And it...
Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute Pioneers Care in Baton Rouge with Accredited Expertise and Innovative Technology

Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute Pioneers Care in Baton Rouge with Accredited Expertise and Innovative Technology

May 16, 2024 | Cancer

Each day, physicians in Baton Rouge work side by side and in collaboration with national experts to advance cancer care for Louisiana patients. Through their work, Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute has become a regional destination for treatment.    With multiple...
Our Lady of the Lake Health Revolutionizes Surgical Precision with Advanced Use of Robotic Technology

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

Mar 21, 2024 | Body

When Nicholas LeBlanc, MD, and his surgical team perform an operation at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, there’s a high likelihood they will do so using the latest robotic technology. “The robot allows better visualization and...
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The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and the largest pediatric network in the state. The health system was organized in 1984 as a non-profit, Catholic organization, sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. FMOLHS is the leading healthcare provider for more than half of Louisiana’s population and Mississippi’s largest metropolitan area. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the health system manages seven major medical centers in Louisiana and Mississippi, as well as an integrated Children’s Health network, Senior Services division, and Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, known as FranU. Learn more about our ministry: 
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