Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Broward Health unveiled its newest robotic technology on May 24 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Broward Health Medical Center. The flagship hospital is the first in Broward County to be equipped with Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci single-port robotic surgical system.
"We are thrilled to bring the single-port robot to Broward Health Medical Center,” said Ryan H. Sobel, M.D., medical director of oncology for Broward Health. “This next-level technology will continue to advance our robotic surgery offerings in head and neck surgery, urologic surgery, and more to better serve the needs of our community.
The single-port robotic system is the latest iteration of robotic technology that allows surgeons across multiple specialties to perform complex procedures with more camera visibility, precision and maneuverability through a single incision. Benefits of using the robot can include rapid recovery, reduced scarring, and improved quality outcomes for patients.
Broward Health leaders were joined by physicians and caregivers to mark the significant acquisition. The da Vinci single-port robotic surgical system offers versatility for different procedures including urology and trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS) procedures.
Broward Health, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. Nationally recognized for its focus on high-quality care for the residents of Broward County and beyond, Broward Health boasts five hospitals, two trauma centers, a dynamic academic partnership with Florida Atlantic University, was the county’s first statutory teaching hospital and has an ever-growing graduate medical education program. It includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every healthcare specialty.
Broward Health never stops working toward its mission of Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion and Everyday Excellence. Driven by more than 11,000 talented employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, Broward Health is one of the largest employers in Broward County with an operating budget of $1.6 billion, and annually provides more than $522.6 million of charity and uncompensated care.
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