CARMEL, Ind. – The latest in
robotic surgery technology has been introduced at Franciscan St. Francis
Health-Carmel.
The da Vinci® Si™ surgical system has several unique features designed to provide
additional clinical benefits and efficiency in the operating room, many of
which translate to better outcomes for benefits. They include:
·
Enhanced
3D, high-definition vision of the operative field with up to 10 times
magnification
·
Superior visual clarity of tissue
and anatomy
·
Surgical dexterity and precision
far greater than even skilled human hands
“These
technological advancements provide our surgeons with unparalleled precision,
dexterity and control,” said Stephen Wheatley, director of the Carmel hospital.
“Those advantages enable use of a minimally invasive approach for many complex
surgical procedures. We believe the new
features of the da Vinci Si will
help us provide the best possible outcomes and supports our commitment to
provide our community access to the latest advancements in minimally invasive
surgery.”
The da Vinci can be used for a multitude of
procedures. Initially, the Carmel hospital’s da Vinci will be used primarily in
gynecological procedures, with plans to expand into general surgery such as
gallbladder removal, as well as urologic procedures. Procedures offered now
include diagnostic laparoscopy, hysterectomy (uterus removal), myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids), surgical treatment of endometriosis, pelvic reconstruction, treatment
of pelvic malignancies, salpingectomy (removal of a
Fallopian tube), oophorectomy (ovary removal) among others.
Continuing its 100-year legacy of service in central
Indiana, Franciscan St. Francis Health has brought to
Carmel a range of inpatient and outpatient services in one location, designed
to meet the community’s health care needs both now and into the future.
Franciscan St. Francis-Carmel, located at 12188-B N.
Meridian St., offers easy access to treatment and procedures that can be done
on an outpatient basis or that require a short inpatient stay.
Patients no longer have to drive to various
locations for imaging, lab work, physical therapy and other services. Wait
times are shorter, and ample parking is close to the door.
