Del Sol Annouces the Arrival of the Newest Technology in Surgery for the El Paso Community: da Vinci Si Surgical System
Del Sol Medical Center is pleased to announce the arrival of the next generation of robotic surgical systems to our operating room and our Eastside community: the da Vinci® Si™ Surgical System. This is a significant arrival because of the value it offers our surgical staff and those in the region we serve. Del Sol will use this technology on its first patient on Friday, October 1.
The da Vinci® Si™ which is the latest version in da Vinci robotic technology, has several unique features designed to provide additional clinical benefits and efficiency in the operating room, many of which translate to patient benefits. Here are a few features of the da Vinci® Si™:
• Enhanced 3D, high-definition vision of operative field with up to 10x magnification
• New optional dual console allows second surgeon to provide assistance
• Superior visual clarity of tissue and anatomy
• Surgical dexterity and precision far greater than even the human hand
• Updated and simplified user interface to enhance OR efficiency
• New ergonomic settings for greater surgeon comfort
Together, these technological advancements provide our surgeons with unparalleled precision, dexterity and control that enable a minimally invasive approach for many complex surgical procedures. Commenting on the introduction of the da Vinci Si System, Chief Executive Officer Jacob Cintron said, “We believe that the new features of the latest, most updated version of the da Vinci Si System will help us provide the best possible outcomes and is proof of our commitment to provide our community access to the latest advancements in minimally invasive surgery.”
da Vinci’s advanced level of technology takes surgery beyond the limits of the human hand. This acquisition if further proof of Del Sol’s goal of extending minimally invasive surgery to the broadest possible base of patients in the region. It can be used for a multitude of procedures, including, but not limited to: prostatectomy, hysterectomy, myomectomy, coronary artery bypass, mitral valve repair and colorectal surgery.