Robotic surgery program hits 10,000th procedure milestone

UI Health Care’s Perioperative Robotics Program recently celebrated its 10,000th soft-tissue surgery using robotics and is performing approximately 100 cases per month, thanks to the collaborative work of the surgical specialties and expanded training programs for nurses and residents. 

“Robotic procedures are done across all surgical disciplines for patients in need of surgery—many of whom have cancer,” says David Bender, MD, medical director of robotic surgery. “Urology, gynecologic oncology, thoracic oncology, general surgery and otolaryngology are among the specialties using this technology every day. 

“We are able to offer a wider variety of surgical procedures to patients and are witnessing undeniable benefits to them when we use the robot.” 

Some of the benefits of robotic surgery include shorter hospital stays, lower rates of infection, less blood loss, and less postoperative pain.