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Mon Health Medical Center Performs the Region’s First Robotic Procedure with Intuitive’s da Vinci 5

Posted Date: 8/8/2024
Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce the completion of the Pittsburgh-North Central West Virginia region’s first procedure using Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 surgical system, an advanced integrated platform designed to transform surgery to enable better patient outcomes, more surgical efficiency, and actionable insights to help lower care costs. 

The da Vinci 5 system can be used for minimally invasive surgical procedures for urology, gynecology, thoracic, and general surgeries. With more than 150 new design innovations, da Vinci 5 expands upon core da Vinci system features, including wristed instruments, 3DHD 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 their hand movements into smaller, more precise movements of tiny instruments.

Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad, Urologist, Medical Director of Robotic Surgery, Medical Director of Medical Specialties, and Master Robotic Surgeon, completed a robotic partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer on Thursday, August 8 using the da Vinci 5. This minimally invasive procedure is performed to remove a tumor from the kidney while preserving as much of the kidney function as possible.

“We are proud to be the premier hospital system in the region, leading the way with groundbreaking procedures like the first Intuitive da Vinci 5 robotic surgery,” said Dr. Shakuri-Rad. “Our commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care has established us as pioneers in advanced medical treatments such as single and multi-incision robotic surgeries to treat both non-cancerous and cancerous conditions. With 96% of our robotic urology surgeries performed as outpatient procedures and outstanding outcomes, we offer unparalleled care that is just a short drive away for most patients. Our dedication to delivering technologically advanced, effective treatments ensures that our patients receive the best possible outcomes close to home.”

The da Vinci 5 system is a future-ready platform with advanced capabilities today and abundant capacity to incorporate ongoing enhancements. The system was designed to blend seamlessly into program workflows and Mon Health Medical Center is thrilled to be a leader in this field and looks forward to continually bringing advanced minimally invasive surgical options to patients across the region.

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