CHI St. Luke’s Health Sugar Land introduces the Intuitive da Vinci Xi Surgical System


Intuitive da Vinci Xi Surgical System

Intuitive da Vinci Xi Surgical System

“The use of robotic-assisted surgeries continues to grow at a rapid speed in our industry, and we choose to be at the forefront of that growth,” Rob Heifner, Chief Executive Officer of CHI St. Luke’s Health Sugar Land Hospital, said. “As always, we are committed to our mission of putting patients first and strive to provide them with the most minimally invasive surgical options. We are truly thrilled to be a leader in this field by introducing our community’s first da Vinci Xi Surgical System as a part of our efforts to significantly improve surgical advancements and provide exceptional care. We look forward to continue bringing patients the latest advancements in patient care.”

Operating on the new Xi robot is like breaking the sound barrier for the first time. The latest da Vinci Xi Surgical System is an expandable technology platform that is designed to accommodate and seamlessly integrate a range of current technologies in areas such as imaging, advanced instruments and anatomical access. This newest generation da Vinci robotic system has broader capabilities of prior generations. The system has been optimized for multi-quadrant surgeries and can be used across a spectrum of minimally invasive surgical procedures. During a da Vinci procedure, the surgeon is 100 percent in control of the robotic-assisted da Vinci System, which translates his/her hand movements into smaller, more precise movements of tiny instruments inside the patient’s body. The da Vinci System also features a magnified 3D high-definition vision system, special instruments and computer software that enables the surgeon to operate with enhanced vision and precision dexterity and control.  The 3D-HD image can be magnified up to 10 times so the surgeon has a close-up view of the area he or she is operating on.  The da Vinci instruments have mechanical wrists that bend and rotate far beyond the abilities of the human hand.

Since its launch, da Vinci Surgery has greatly reduced the number of open surgeries for common operations.  Thanks to da Vinci technology, more patients have been offered minimally invasive surgery (MIS) than at any other time in history.

General Surgeon Michael Kleinman, MD, with Surgery Associates of Houston operates with da Vinci technology.

General Surgeon Michael Kleinman, MD, with Surgery
Associates of Houston operates with da Vinci technology.

Michael Kleinman, MD, General Surgeon with Surgery Associates of Houston, has been performing laparoscopic surgery for over 20 years. “The next generation of da Vinci technology advances minimally invasive surgery for patients like never before by offering anatomical access and a platform built for advanced technologies. A new digital architecture provides the best surgical image ever developed by Intuitive Surgical.”

With the advancement of the robotic technology, many complex gynecological conditions can now be treated effectively without a large incision. Physicians use the da Vinci robot to perform conditions related to endometriosis, abnormal periods, uterine prolapse and gynecologic cancers. This is an exciting addition to the surgical tools already available at CHI St. Luke’s Sugar Land.

CHI St. Luke’s is committed to a strict credentialing process to ensure that only experienced surgeons and those well supervised in the learning process can utilize the equipment. Credentialed physicians will perform an array of various procedures, which may include:

The da Vinci surgical instruments are designed to imitate the dexterity of the human wrist.

The da Vinci surgical instruments are designed to imitate the dexterity of the human wrist.

The new da Vinci Xi Surgical System features broader capabilities of prior generations.

The new da Vinci Xi Surgical System features broader capabilities of prior generations.

Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
Colectomy (colon removal)
Hernia repair
Fundoplication (gastric reflux surgery)
Hysterectomy and other gynecological procedures
Prostatectomy
Nephrectomy (kidney removal)

Finding out that you need surgery can be unsettling and even frightening.  Discussing surgical options with your doctor is an important step in understanding what is right for you.

The patient’s experience will not end after their surgical procedure. Specialty trained nurses and staff will provide first-class care to patients from admission until discharge. CHI St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital provides high-quality, patient-centered care conveniently located in Fort Bend County. “At St. Luke’s, we have always focused on continuing education for our entire staff,” stated Wes Garrison, Chief Nursing Officer of CHI St. Luke’s Health Sugar Land Hospital. “With the addition of the da Vinci robot, we are taking that education to a higher level, involving experts from a range of modalities to ensure optimal education for both our surgical team and our bedside nurses.” Robotic surgery offers many benefits to the patient, which may include:

The da Vinci instruments have mechanical wrists that rotate beyond the abilities of the human hand.

The da Vinci instruments have mechanical wrists that rotate beyond the abilities of the human hand.

A shorter hospital stay
Less blood loss
Fewer complications
Less need for narcotic pain medication
Faster recovery
Smaller incisions for minimal scarring

In the United States, da Vinci Surgery is the number one option chosen by women with gynecologic cancer. In men with prostate cancer, da Vinci Surgery is used in four out of five surgeries to remove the prostate.

Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual. Ask your doctor about the risks and benefits, as well as other treatment options. Individual results may vary.

For more information about the da Vinci Xi Surgical System or to find a robotically trained physician, visit www.StLukesHealth.org.


St. Lukes Hospital Sugar Land

St. Lukes Sugar Land Hospital

About CHI St. Luke’s Health

CHI St. Luke’s Health is dedicated to a mission of enhancing community health through high-quality, cost-effective care. In partnership with their physicians and community partners, they are committed to excellence and compassion in caring for the whole person while creating healthier communities.

CHI St. Luke’s Health is comprised of six facilities, including CHI St. Luke’s Health–Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, a world-class quaternary care facility that is home to the Texas Heart® Institute, which was founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center was the first hospital in Texas named a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence, receiving the award three times.

CHI St. Luke’s Health is a part of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI)—one of the nation’s largest health systems. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, CHI operates in 18 states and includes 89 hospitals, including four academic medical centers, 23 critical-access facilities, community health services organizations, accredited nursing colleges, home health agencies and other facilities that span the inpatient and outpatient continuum of care.

Visit www.stlukestexas.com for more information.