Memorial Regional Hospital Leads the Way with Broward's First da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgery System

Optimizing precision, patient outcomes and surgical care with 150 design enhancements

Memorial Regional Hospital is the first in Broward County to acquire the da Vinci 5 (dV5), Intuitive’s newly launched and most advanced surgical system. Featuring 150 design enhancements over the previous model, the dV5 is engineered to elevate surgical precision, improve patient outcomes, and streamline efficiency, setting a new standard in minimally invasive care.

This state-of-the-art technology enables Memorial Regional Hospital to expand access to minimally invasive surgical procedures for patients throughout the region. Benefits include shorter hospital stays, reduced pain and discomfort, smaller incisions with less scarring, and faster recovery times, ensuring an improved overall patient experience.

“The addition of the dV5 reinforces Memorial Regional Hospital’s long-standing commitment to providing innovative, high-quality care,” said Leslie Pollart, chief nursing officer of Memorial Regional Hospital. “The advanced system empowers our skilled surgical team to perform even the most complex procedures with unmatched precision, fewer surgical complications, less pain and blood loss, and a shorter hospital length of stay.”

Robotic surgical technology has revolutionized treatment options across multiple specialties, allowing Memorial to offer advanced procedures for conditions such as lung and esophageal surgeries, complex urological procedures, gallbladder removal, nephrectomy for transplant donors, bariatric surgeries, hernia repairs, and more.

Key features of the da Vinci 5 System include:

• Advanced surgeon controllers: Improved vibration and tremor controls, making it Intuitive's smoothest and most precise system yet.
• “Force Feedback” technology: Provides surgeons with real-time tactile feedback to sense and measure the force exerted on tissue during surgery, ultimately optimizing surgical accuracy and safety.
• Enhanced 3D imaging: Offers unparalleled visualization of surgical sites, supporting precision and enabling seamless integration with future advancements.
• Ergonomic Console Design: Redesigned for optimal surgeon comfort, even during long and intricate procedures.