In the hospitals of Community Healthcare System, robot-assisted technology is being used for minimally invasive surgeries and diagnostics in order to provide positive patient experiences and outcomes. The hospitals perform thousands of robot-assisted procedures each year, thanks to the advanced da Vinci Xi Surgical System. This system offers 3-D high-definition vision and additional arms for precise control during surgeries. Surgeons sit at a console and manipulate the robotic arms equipped with surgical instruments, which interpret their hand movements into precise movements of the instruments. The use of robot technology has expanded to a wider range of procedures, including general surgical, gynecologic, thoracic, and urologic procedures. Community Healthcare System surgeons are experienced in da Vinci robotics and have been using this technology since 2006.
Another robotic system used by Community Healthcare System is the Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery System, which allows for partial and total knee replacement surgeries. This system uses CT-based 3-D modeling to provide a personalized surgical experience based on the patient’s specific anatomy. Patients who undergo knee replacements with Mako experience less pain and shorter recovery times.
In addition to robot-assisted surgeries, Community Healthcare System also uses robotic bronchoscopy technology for diagnostic testing of lung tissue and pulmonary nodules. The Intuitive Ion and the Monarch systems allow for more precision and minimally invasive testing.
Overall, robot-assisted technology has revolutionized surgeries and diagnostics by providing surgeons with precise control and improving patient experiences and outcomes. It has become the industry standard for minimally invasive surgery, offering benefits such as less pain and scarring, quicker recovery times, and personalized surgical experiences.