New technology enhances capabilities for minimally invasive surgical procedures
Darby – (April 6, 2021) – Mercy Fitzgerald announced today the recent acquisition of the da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot System. Designed to further advance the technology used in minimally invasive surgery, the da Vinci XI Robot will be utilized by the surgical team for gynecology, bariatric, cardiac and general surgeries. The da Vinci Xi System is an expandable technology platform designed to accommodate and seamlessly integrate a range of current technologies, as well as future innovations, in areas such as imaging, advanced instruments and anatomical access.
“As technology becomes more advanced, Mercy Fitzgerald continues to invest in equipment and services to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve,” said Chris Cullom, president of Mercy Catholic Medical Center. “We are truly thrilled to bring enhanced capabilities for minimally invasive surgery to Delaware County and surrounding communities that will reduce scarring and speed recovery for our surgical patients.”
Deon W. Vigilance, MD, chief of cardiothoracic surgery, will lead the implementation of the Robotic Surgery Program at Mercy Fitzgerald with the first robotic surgeries taking place in early April on bariatric and hernia patients.
“Robotic surgery has become the standard of care for minimally invasive surgery,” said Dr. Vigilance. “By acquiring the da Vinci Xi robot, Mercy Fitzgerald patients will now have access to the latest technology for surgical procedures, closer to home.”
By enabling efficient access throughout the abdomen or chest, the da Vinci Xi System expands upon core da Vinci System features, including wristed instruments, 3D-HD visualization, intuitive motion, and an ergonomic design. As with all da Vinci Surgical Systems, the surgeon is 100% in control of the robotic-assisted da Vinci System, which translates his/her hand movements into smaller, more precise movements of tiny instruments inside the patient’s body. The Xi System’s immersive 3D-HD vision system provides surgeons a highly magnified view, virtually extending their eyes and hands into the patient.
