Waycross, GA – Have you ever wondered how new technologies help improve healthcare? At Memorial Satilla Health we aim to improve patient outcomes, recovery times and post-operative pain - with the help of new technologies. Dr. Yolanda Borders, OB/GYN with Memorial Satilla Specialists – Women’s Health, successfully completed the first robotic-assisted hysterectomy in our operating room last week. The procedure was proctored by Dr. James Burke, gynecologic oncologist with Memorial Health University Physicians in Savannah.
As part of HCA Healthcare’s commitment to improving patient care, the company has invested more than $1 million in robotic surgical equipment at Memorial Satilla over the last two years. The hospital’s general and orthopedic surgeons have been utilizing this robotic technology for procedures such as gallbladder removals, hernia repairs, hip and knee replacements.
“Robotic surgical technology is a tremendous asset to the communities we serve, and this recent expansion of robotic-assisted procedures to gynecology allows us to offer an even greater level of care for another segment of our patient population,” said CEO Dale Neely.
Robotic-assisted surgery is the latest advancement in the field of minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery. Compared with open surgery, minimally invasive surgery enables the surgeon to operate through small incisions using a camera to view the surgical site on a video monitor and using laparoscopic instruments.
What does it mean for the patient? Minimally invasive surgery utilizing robotics can mean less pain, shorter hospital stays and a quicker recovery. Learn more about surgical services at Memorial Satilla Health.
“It’s been a great year for Memorial Satilla and the communities we serve. Our surgery volume is up 9 percent over last year, and we expect those numbers to grow as we expand our robotic-assisted surgery capabilities,” said Chris Kovacs, chief operating officer. “Waycross and surrounding communities deserve this technology and we are thrilled to offer it.”