Nebraska’s First DaVinci 5 Robotic Surgery Performed at Bryan Medical Center
Even better patient outcomes and faster recovery times are now possible with Bryan Medical Center’s new DaVinci 5 surgical system, the newest generation of robotic surgery technology.
Bryan has been a leader in bringing robotic surgery to Lincoln. The hospital began using the DaVinci surgical system in 2003 and has utilized several different models. Currently, Bryan Medical Center features a fleet of six surgical robots, including this newest generation. Nearly 40 surgeons are trained to use the DaVinci platforms, performing over 1,700 robotic surgeries every year.
Bryan Medical Center is the first hospital in Nebraska to perform a case using the new DaVinci 5 system.
Transforming Patient Care
“Physicians and our teams of care providers are core to our success. It’s remarkable to reflect on how far medicine has advanced in the past 100 years,” said Dr. John Trapp, chief medical officer, Bryan Medical Center. “Robotics are transforming patient care by enabling skilled physicians and surgeons to perform complex procedures with exquisite precision, allowing faster healing and recovery. Bryan continues to innovate in offering leading-edge technology to elevate the care of every patient.”
During a robotic procedure, a surgeon sits at a control panel in the corner of the operating room and uses hand levers to move robotic arms under perfect magnification and lighting conditions. This increases surgical accuracy and reduces complications, resulting in a shorter length of stay for patients and less reliance on pain management medications.
Dr. James Maly is a gynecologist and vice president of Women’s Clinic of Lincoln, part of the Bryan Physician Network. He was instrumental in bringing the first robotic surgical systems to Bryan over two decades ago. Today, Dr. Maly performed a hysterectomy using the DaVinci 5 system. The procedure lasted about an hour; the patient is recovering well and scheduled to be discharged today. Dr. Maly has now performed a case using each generation of DaVinci surgical robot at Bryan.
Strong Advocate for Technology
“It’s been such a gift to be able to use this type of technology over the past two decades to care for patients,” said Dr. Maly. “Bryan has been engaged and stepped up to add these kinds of services. I’ve always been a strong advocate for robotic surgery because of how it benefits our patients and feel it will continue to be an important part of surgical care in the future.”
The DaVinci 5 surgical system, designed by Intuitive, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last year. It allows surgeons to perform a variety of minimally-invasive procedures, including general, gynecologic, urologic and thoracic surgeries.
The fifth-generation surgical robot builds on existing technology and offers more than 150 enhancements, including:
- New surgeon controllers with advanced vibration and tremor control to ensure more accurate and precise movements during surgery.
- Highest 3D-quality imaging system that gives surgeons a clearer and more natural and detailed view of patient’s anatomy during operation.
- Introduction of Force Feedback technology, which allows surgeons to feel subtle forces exerted on tissue during surgery, helping reduce tissue trauma and improve patient outcomes.
