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Originally published:<\/strong> 2024-07-26T14:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n

Columbia VA\u2019s<\/a> robotic surgery teams recently completed its 800th robotic surgery, and the numbers are increasing every day. The teams are on schedule to hit 1,000 by the end of the year.<\/p>\n

The hospital started using the robotic surgical system in January 2020 for general and thoracic surgeries. Orthopedic surgeries were added in September 2023 and gynecological surgeries in October 2023. There are approximately 22-25 surgeries performed each month.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause robotic surgery is more precise, there is less trauma to the soft tissue,\u201d said Dr. Nael Alghothani, acting chief of surgery. \u201cAlthough the surgery may take longer, the effects afterwards are minimal, which results in less pain after the surgery, less time for recovery and shorter rehab.\u201d<\/p>\n

ROSA for knee surgeries<\/h2>\n

The teams make that possible with the Da Vinci XI robotic surgical system for general, thoracic and gynecological surgeries. Additionally, the ortho department started accomplishing knee surgeries in September 2023 with the ROSA, or Robotic Surgical Assistant system. \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe currently use it for knees only,\u201d said Dr. John Chu, chief of orthopedics. \u201cIt allows fine tuning in the balancing of the knee prior to any bone cuts with hopes of improved function and longevity of the implants. We are approaching 100 robotic assisted cases, and both the surgeons and patients have been very happy with the results.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Ana Rodriguez joined Columbia VA in October 2023 as a Gynecologist\/Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon, and has performed 30 robotic surgeries. \u201cMy clinical\u00a0interests involve the study of both the medical and epidemiological aspects of gynecologic cancer prevention and control, particularly HPV-related diseases and cancer,\u201d Rodriguez said.<\/p>\n

Recruiting a urologist <\/h2>\n

The surgeons who use the robot must complete a formalized credentialing plan, which includes simulation training, hands-on cadaver lab training and case proctoring. They must perform a number of cases over a two-year period to maintain their credentials.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think we still have progress to make,\u201d added Alghothani. \u201cWe are focusing on recruiting a urologist. Robotic urology surgeries are the standard now.\u201d<\/p>\n

What used to require invasive surgery now only needs small paper-clip sized incisions to insert the surgical system. Surgeries that in the past required weeks of recovery now only require a few days.<\/p>\n

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