Texas Health Rockwall introduces da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system
Jun. 18—Texas Health Hospital Rockwall — one of several Texas Health hospitals to receive the breakthrough da Vinci 5 — recently held a demonstration in the hospital's lobby to showcase the latest technology.
Jason Linscott, who was announced as president of Texas Health Rockwall on Monday applauded the hospital system for being among the first 100 programs in the world.
"[It's] a direct result of our commitment to cutting edge technologies, Linscott said. "I am looking forward to leveraging the unprecedented capabilities of the DV5 to elevate surgical outcomes and patient care in our community."
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas was the first in Texas to acquire the da Vinci 5 system in April. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth was the first in Tarrant County when it deployed in May. Now the health system plans to add the da Vinci 5 at 10 additional hospitals.
The da Vinci 5 by Intuitive is designed to aid surgical precision, with more than 150 new enhancements to support surgeon autonomy and care team efficiency, according to hospital officials. The system enables surgeons to feel more and see more during procedures, with a next-generation 3D display and image processing.
"These advances in technology truly enhance the care we provide patients and help us continue our mission of improving the health of the people in the communities we serve," Brian Craft, chair of the Texas Health Robotic Governance Committee. "This expansion of robotic support for our care teams further demonstrates our capabilities in robotic technology and the future of robotic surgery
The robotic system is used for minimally invasive surgical procedures for urologic, gynecologic, thoracic, colorectal, bariatric and general surgeries. Patient benefits may include reduced trauma to the body, shorter hospital stays, reduced blood loss, less postoperative pain and discomfort, less risk of infection and less scarring.
