Oswego Health announced the introduction of the da Vinci Xi Surgical System and the performance of its first robotically assisted surgery, which took place July 9.
Robotically trained bariatric surgeon Kenneth Cooper of the Center for Weight Loss & Surgery was the first to use the da Vinci Xi system at Oswego Health’s surgery center.
“This additional surgical option will improve clinical outcomes and has significant advantages to our patients. I’m thrilled that Oswego Health has made this investment as we strive to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.”
The da Vinci Xi system was designed to further advancing the technology used in minimally invasive surgery. The system can be used across a spectrum of minimally invasive surgical procedures and has been optimized for multi-quadrant surgeries performed at Oswego Health in the areas of bariatric, general surgery and urology.
The da Vinci Xi system provides the precision and visibility needed to take on more complex procedures via remotely operated surgical tools that are inserted through small incisions in the patient. Benefits of robotic surgery include shorter post-surgery hospital stays, faster recovery times, lower probability of complications and less need for opioid painkillers.