Robotic Surgery

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https://www.eastalabamahealth.org/find-a-service/surgery/robotic-surgery

COD10 AssetID

247696

External ID

421

Integration Source

COD10

Integration Source URL

https://www.eastalabamahealth.org/find-a-service/surgery/robotic-surgery

East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) has earned accreditation from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. The accreditation recognizes EAMC’s dedication to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care with an emphasis on safety.

Status as an accredited robotic center of excellence means that EAMC has met nationally and international recognized standards. Healthcare facilities and surgeons seeking SRC accreditation must undergo an extensive assessment and inspection process to ensure they meet SRC’s proven standards and requirements.

These requirements include surgical volumes, facility equipment, clinical pathways, standardized operating procedures, an emphasis on patient education and continuous quality assessment. Inspectors educate staff on best practices to help an organization improve its care and services.

Robotic Assisted Surgery at East Alabama Health

Less Pain, Less Scarring, Quicker Recovery

East Alabama Health is dedicated to providing our community with the latest technology and procedures, and we are pleased to offer da Vinci® robotic surgery. The da Vinci® robot — which turns a previously invasive procedure into a minimally invasive surgical procedure — promises less scarring, less blood loss, less risk of infection and a quicker recovery overall. These minimally invasive procedures allow providers to perform surgeries through tiny incisions—about 1 to 2 centimeters—and to close those incisions with only a stitch or two, or even just a bandage. Often, these procedures are made possible through robotic assistance which is an extension of the surgeon's hands and eyes. It provides a magnified view and allows for greater precision during procedures.

The latest technology – the da Vinci® XiTM

East Alabama Health is pleased to offer the latest in robot surgery technology – the da Vinci® XiTM. East Alabama Medical Center was the first hospital in Alabama to purchase this device, and it replaces our previous unit (the da Vinci S), which was purchased in 2010. The XiTM basically works like the previous generation of the robot. Intuitive Surgical, maker of the da Vinci Surgical System, explains it this way: “The da Vinci Surgical System consists of an ergonomically designed surgeon’s console, a patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms, a high-performance vision system and proprietary EndoWrist® Instruments. Powered by state-of-the-art robotic technology, the surgeon’s hand movements are scaled, filtered and seamlessly translated into precise movements of the EndoWrist Instruments.” The surgeon sits at a console and controls the movement of the tiny robotic instruments at the patient’s side with his or her fingertips, working from a high-resolution 3-D image. The da Vinci’s instruments are much smaller than hands, mimicking the motion of the human wrist on a miniature scale.

What is new about the XiTM is that it allows physicians to offer more advanced procedures and a wider range. According to Gary Guthart, Intuitive Surgical president and CEO, “The da Vinci Xi System’s new overhead architecture means that multi-quadrant surgery can be performed without repositioning the system, an innovation long sought by surgeons who perform complex procedures.”

The da Vinci Xi System’s key features include:

An overhead instrument arm architecture designed to facilitate anatomical access from virtually any position.
An endoscope digital architecture that creates a simpler, more compact design with improved visual definition and clarity.
An ability to attach the endoscope to any arm, providing flexibility for visualizing the surgical site.
Smaller, thinner arms with newly designed joints that offer a greater range of motion than ever before.
Longer instrument shafts designed to give surgeons greater operative reach.

Confirmed Improvements:

Robotic and minimally invasive procedures have proven to result in:

Minimal pain
Reduced blood loss
Shorter hospital stays
Smaller incisions and reduced scarring
Less complications
Faster recovery time
Quicker return to normal life and activities

Our Robotics Team is Committed to Excellence

At East Alabama Health, we're redefining surgical excellence through cutting-edge robotic technology. Our experienced team of surgeons combines skill, innovation and patient-centric care to provide you with the best surgical experience. With precision and accuracy at the core of each procedure, we're shaping the future of surgery, ensuring quicker recoveries and better outcomes for our patients.