Texas medical center performs 1k robotic assisted surgeries — 3 key notes

Abilene (Texas) Regional Medical Center performed its 1,000th robotic assisted surgery using the da Vinci Si, Big Country Home Page reports. 

Advertisement

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.

More articles on improving performance:
7 things to know about the National Institutes of Health
Dr. Jed Vanichkachorn on the business of orthopedics
Compass Surgical Partners opens multispecialty ASC & more — 5 ASC company key notes

At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in ASC News

Advertisement

Comments are closed.