University Hospitals is the first health system in Northeast Ohio utilizing the Da Vinci 5 for robotic-assisted surgeries.
University Hospital s Cleveland Medical CenterDec 16 2024 With substantial improvements over previous models to provide a better experience for surgeons, caregivers and patients, this latest technology represents an evolution in robotic-assisted surgery. Approximately 26 trained surgeons at UH Cleveland Medical Center will be using this robot for a large variety of cases, including esophagectomies and gastric bypasses.
"The adoption of the DV5 is not just about technology – it reflects UH's strategic investment in the future of robotics," explained thoracic surgeon Christopher Towe, MD, the Charles A. Hubay, MD, Chair in Surgery, who performed the first case with the DV5 in November. "This aligns seamlessly with our mission to heal, to teach and to discover, reinforcing our dedication to providing the highest-quality care for our patients while staying at the forefront of medical innovation.
The first case was a hiatal hernia repair, and the second case was a resection of a mass in the thymus glad. Both procedures were successful and the patients were able to go home within a day due to the minimally invasive aspect of the DV5. The DV5's improvements resulted from a decade of research and more than 14 million procedures performed on earlier models of the da Vinci robot, of which UH Cleveland Medical Center has six. UH currently has eight additional models of da Vinci robots throughout the health system at community hospital locations across Northeast Ohio, with another expected to be added soon.Related Stories The new technology benefits more than just surgeons in the operating room.
This console is more ergonomically satisfying for the surgeons, and the tower enhances efficiency for the circulators. We can change those settings immediately for the surgeons, and the surgeon can adjust settings easily on their own. It's the small, but critical, details that make operating a better experience for all. We're excited to have this new technology and be the first in Northeast Ohio.
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