University Hospitals (UH) in Northeast Ohio has become the first in the region to use the Da Vinci 5 (DV5) robotic system for surgeries.

The DV5, offering improved visualization, haptic feedback, and enhanced ergonomics, will be used for various procedures like esophagectomies and gastric bypasses.

The first surgery, performed by Dr. Christopher Towe, was a hiatal hernia repair and thymus mass resection, with both patients discharged the same day.

UH also has eight other Da Vinci robots across its community hospitals and plans to add more, Global Data has reported.

The DV5’s compact design and telepresence capabilities enhance surgical efficiency and comfort.

Written by B.C. Begley