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Hundreds attend Abrazo Scottsdale surgical robotics event

Posted 12/8/19

Hundreds of community members attended an open house showcasing surgical robotics at the Abrazo Scottsdale Campus.

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Hundreds attend Abrazo Scottsdale surgical robotics event

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Hundreds of community members attended an open house showcasing surgical robotics at the Abrazo Scottsdale Campus.

The Abrazo Scottsdale Campus recently opened its operating rooms for the public to see the hospital’s surgical robots; meet surgeons who spoke on each robot’s capabilities; followed by hands-on demonstrations for visitors during presentations held in the operating rooms.

The hands-on experience was an “eye-opener” and changed perceptions for many about the hospital, which has served the northeast Valley for more than 35 years, according to a press release.

Many local students interested in science, math, engineering and technology (STEM) careers also attended the event.

“The event was a tremendous success, attracting more than 500 community members into the hospital operating rooms,” said Ed Staren, the hospital’s interim CEO, in a prepared statement.

“Visitors saw the robotic technology used for knee, hip, spine and general surgery, and learned about the technology directly from the nine surgeons who use the robots to perform cases. Participant feedback was overwhelmingly positive.”

Robot-assisted surgery allows minimally invasive techniques that use smaller incisions than traditional open surgery, and "adds precision and accuracy to the surgeon’s movements," the release said.

Noting the hospital’s specialized surgical procedures, Abrazo Scottsdale Campus offers the Navio, Mako, DaVinci and Medtronic O-arm robotic technology.

Each advanced robotic system is designed for specific applications:

• Navio technology integrates handheld robotics for knee replacement surgery with a patient-specific planning process and instrumentation to help the surgeon precisely prepare the bone for prosthesis implantation.

• Mako robotics provides surgeons with an individual, 3-D computer-generated model of the patient’s hip or knee, which provides real-time information that optimizes socket preparation and implant positioning and alignment.

• DaVinci technology uses tiny wristed instruments move like a human hand, but with a greater range of motion. It uses highly magnified, 3D high-definition views of the surgical area making it possible for surgeons to operate through a few small incisions.

• O-arm surgical imaging system provides 2D and 3D imaging for spine and orthopedic procedures, allowing real-time, lower-dose radiation for surgical navigation in advanced minimally invasive procedures.