The Miguel Servet Hospital in Zaragoza starts up the second Da Vinci robot

The first has already performed 415 operations in General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Urology and Gynecology. The Lozano Blesa University Clinical Hospital in Zaragoza put its first robot into operation in December 2024

The University Hospital Michael Servetus of Zaragoza has carried out this Monday the first operation with the second Da Vinci robot This health centre has a surgery carried out by the General Surgery department, which consisted of a stomach reduction to treat a case of morbid obesity. 

This is the third robot to be installed in the Aragonese public health systemThe first one was launched at the Miguel Servet Hospital in 2023, and the second one at the Lozano Blesa University Clinical Hospital in Zaragoza in December 2024.

During 2023, Servet's Da Vinci robot performed 101 operations and, in 2024, it has performed 314, of the specialties of General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Urology and Gynecology, totalling 415. The specialty of Otorhinolaryngology will soon be incorporated.

In turn, the Clinical has already performed 28 robotic surgery interventions, in the specialties of General Surgery, Urology and Gynecology.

This second robot from Servet has been received under a transfer regime. For its installation and to have the operating table that this technology requires, as well as to have the necessary instruments, a investment of 345.000 eurosIn addition, the cost of consumables is estimated at another 800.000 euros per year, plus the cost of maintenance.

The provision of these new robots in public hospitals in the Community represents a "clear commitment" by the Department of Health and the Aragonese Health Service to robotic surgery. Work is underway to extend it to other hospitals in Aragon.

robotic surgery allows for more precise surgical dissection, reducing the possibilities of error inherent to the human hand. In addition, this equipment offers advantages in the expanded and clear vision of the surgical field, with immersive 3D navigation. Added to this is greater freedom of movement in the surgical field thanks to the computerized robotic arms, providing minimal invasion and maximum safety. The robot allows for improved maneuverability of the elements being worked with, and ergonomics for the healthcare professional. All these technological contributions, handled by the surgeon, facilitate better access to certain areas of the surgical field, preserve the structures adjacent to the area to be operated on and cause less bleeding, which clearly benefits the patient.

Source: Heraldo de Aragón

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