T.J. Regional Health is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of the Intuitive da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system, designed with the goal of further advancing the technology used in minimally invasive care.
The da Vinci 5 is Intuitive’s most advanced and integrated platform—designed to transform surgery to enable better outcomes, efficiency, and actionable insights. The system can be used for minimally invasive surgical procedures in general surgery, urology, gynecology, bariatrics, and more. This new surgical robot replaces the da Vinci SI model in the surgery suite at T.J. Samson.
Dr. Michael Saridakis, a General Surgeon with T.J. Regional Health, states that “with the da Vinci 5 Surgical System, the robot isn’t operating on its own – I control every movement from the console. The robotic arms are an extension of my hands, offering a greater range of motion, enhanced 3D visualization, and exceptional precision. This technology allows us to perform complex procedures through smaller incisions, often resulting in less pain and a smoother recovery for our patients.”
The da Vinci 5 is one of several new investments in robotics over the past several months.
“We are thrilled to be a leader in this field and look forward to continually bringing southcentral Kentucky advanced minimally invasive surgical options,” said Neil Thornbury, CEO. “This cutting-edge technology allows for extreme precision by our surgeons. For our patients, this means they get the surgical care they need right here at home, and they are likely to experience shorter recovery times, reduced risk of complications, and improved outcomes.”
For more information about robotic surgery, please contact the T.J. Regional Surgery Clinic at 270.659.5945 or visit tjregionalhealth.org/robotics.
About T.J. Regional Health
T.J. Regional Health, the parent system of T.J. Samson Community Hospital and T.J. Health Columbia, is accredited by The Joint Commission and is the healthcare destination in southcentral Kentucky. In addition to two hospitals, the growing organization owns and operates the T.J. Health Pavilion, the Family Medicine Center and Residency Program, Hospice and Home Care Services, T.J. Orthopedics, Rural Health Clinics throughout southcentral Kentucky, and R+ Med Spa. For more information about the services offered at T.J. Regional Health, please visit www.tjregionalhealth.org.
(Stacey Biggs, EVP of Marketing, Planning & Development – T.J. Regional Health)