Bill Kueser, Via Christi Hospital
Photo Courtesy of Via Christi
Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has expanded its robot-assisted surgical capabilities with the addition of a new da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system, enhancing its ability to offer patients minimally invasive, robot-assisted surgeries.
The da Vinci 5 system and its predecessors have been used in more than 17 million procedures globally since their release. In 2012, Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan was the first hospital in the Manhattan-Topeka area to acquire a robotic surgical system. Surgeons at the hospital have since performed more than 4,000 minimally invasive, robot-assisted procedures.
Robot-assisted surgical systems enable surgeons to perform surgeries with more control, enhanced vision and smaller incisions than traditional or laparoscopic surgeries, putting them in position to deliver better outcomes, quicker recovery times and improved patient care. The new system features more than 150 enhancements from its predecessors, including:
● Force Feedback technology – Enhancing a surgeon’s ability to feel subtle differences in tissue, helping improve precision.
● Vision system – Improved image processing with a next-generation 3D display, giving surgeons a clearer, more detailed view.
● Expanded use – Surgeons now have the ability to perform a wider variety and more complex procedures using minimally invasive procedures.
Surgeons at the hospital will use the systems for various complex procedures, treating both benign and malignant conditions. These include urological and gynecological surgeries, as well as general procedures like appendectomies, gallbladder removal, and hernia repair.
“The new robot-assisted systems enhance our ability and increase our capacity to offer the highest quality of care with a minimally invasive approach for our patients,” said Robert Copple, President of Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. “This means patients will likely experience superior outcomes with less scarring and a faster recovery, allowing them to return to their families and regular activities sooner than with traditional or laparoscopic surgery.
