Trinity Hospital performs first single-port robotic thoracic surgery in Tampa Bay

Trinity, FL — HCA Florida Trinity Hospital performed the first single-port robotic thoracic surgery in Tampa Bay on Monday, September 29 marking another minimally invasive thoracic surgery advancement for the facility. Thoracic surgeon Mathew Ninan, MD, successfully completed the first single-port lung cancer surgery on a patient using the advance robotic technology.

"This new technology allows us to perform lung cancer surgery through a single 2-inch incision instead of multiple small incisions that we have traditionally done. To reduce pain and discomfort, we now access the chest through an abdominal incision, and avoid going in between the ribs. I am excited to offer this to my patients to improve the overall patient experience." Explained Dr. Ninan.

Traditional thoracic surgery involves four separate incisions through the sides of the chest. The new single-port robotic technology allows for the procedure to be done through one incision just above the abdomen, providing the surgeon with better visibility and patients experience less pain, quicker recovery and better cosmetic results.

“Congratulations to our surgical team and Dr. Ninan for being at the forefront of surgical advancements,” said Mike Irvin, CEO of HCA Florida Trinity Hospital. “This is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to our patients in providing the best surgical options for their recovery and outcomes.”