Newman Regional Health’s robotic surgery arm hit a milestone this week.
The da Vinci Robot-Assisted Surgical System handled its 300th procedure Wednesday. Surgeon Dr. Tim Harris performed the first and 300th procedure. He tells KVOE News the system has benefits all the way around.
Surgeon Dr. Bradon Bitter says “it’s an honor” to have this level of technology in Emporia.
The da Vinci system was installed in June 2022 after Board of Trustees approval in December 2021. Surgeons use a control system so they can perform procedures without any tremors. The overall system also has tools attached to high-tech surgical arms that have robotic wrists allowing for 360-degree movement. It also lets the surgeon have a three-dimensional high-definition monitor with up to 10-power magnification so the doctor can have a much better field of vision than under normal operating circumstances.
Currently, the da Vinci system is used for general surgery as well as more targeted surgeries such as gall bladder, hernia, prostate, hysterectomies and other gynecological procedures and colorectal matters.
