Abilene (Texas) Regional Medical Center performed its 1,000th robotic assisted surgery using the da Vinci Si, Big Country Home Page reports.
Here's what you should know:
1. The medical center installed its robotic surgical system in October 2012, KTXS reports.
2. The system performs several procedures including colon resections, gallbladder removal, hernia repair and hysterectomies.
3. The facility has two general surgeons, three OB/GYNs and a gynecologist credentialed to perform robotic surgeries.