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ProMedica adopts of cutting-edge surgical robotics across system

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ProMedica announced the addition of 13 more da Vinci 5 surgical robots, making the health system the first in the Midwest and third in the world to adopt this state-of-the-art technology system-wide.

The additional robot installations are currently underway at ProMedica facilities across Northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, and they are expected to be completed by the end of August.

The new surgical robots expand surgeons’ capabilities and support better patient outcomes. They feature advanced feedback mechanisms to enable gentler surgery; quality metrics and improved precision to increase safety and other new features to improve the quality of robotic-assisted surgery. For surgical patients, when appropriate, this means enhanced access to minimally invasive procedures with reduced pain and quicker recovery times.

“The acquisition of this advanced technology across the system marks a pivotal step forward in our commitment to clinical excellence,” said Kent Bishop, MD, ProMedica chief medical officer. “This investment enables our teams to deliver more precise, efficient, and compassionate care, and ultimately provides better outcomes for the patients we serve.”

Since adopting robotic-assisted surgery in 2008, ProMedica has completed more than 32,300 surgeries. The system also has over 160 surgeons trained in the da Vinci technology and is among the most advanced-robotics teaching facilities or surgeons across the country.

For more information about ProMedica, visit promedica.org.