HCA Florida Northside Hospital celebrates milestone 500th robotic case

HCA Florida Northside Hospital celebrated 500 robotic surgeries, a milestone in the hospital’s use of advanced surgical methods.

“This was an important landmark that are team achieved in just over a year and a half.  No doubt this achievement was a total team effort which included the hard working operating room staff and surgeons. More importantly, robotic surgery has provided an invaluable option to our patient population,” stated Dr. Joseph Armotrading, General Surgeon.   

Robotic-assisted surgery is a minimally invasive approach that can be the most-effective, least-invasive option for certain procedures. Surgeons use special instruments that bend and rotate further than the human hand and a tiny camera and 3D high-definition vision system that helps guide surgeons and provides a magnified view, resulting in enhanced vision, precision and control. Robotic surgery is less invasive, potential benefits to patients include but not limited to are:

• Smaller incisions/scars
• Less post procedure pain with decreased narcotic requirement
• Decreased risk of infection
• Early return of bowel function
• Faster return to work/normal activity
• Less post procedure intra-abdominal adhesions
• Decreases wear and tear on the surgeon
• Enhanced visualization with the use of 3-D technology
• The ability to use advanced technology such as Firefly which can aid in assessing blood flow and biliary function