da Vinci arrives at ORMC

   Osceola Regional Medical Center performed its first robot assisted laparoscopic surgery last month. The surgery was performed by Dr. Richard Real, an Obstetrician/Gynecologist using the da Vinci® Surgical System.
    The new technology provides surgeons superior 3D visualization, improved dexterity, and increased precision for optimal performance of certain types of minimally invasive surgery, including gynecology and the treatment of gynecologic cancer. Among the benefits of this technology are less pain, blood loss, and scarring than conventional open surgery. In addition, reduced instances of infection, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times, and quicker return to normal activities have also been reported.
    The new technology is part of Osceola Regional Medical Center’s ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality of care to the community.
    The system is operated by a surgeon sitting a few feet away from the patient at a console. Using a high powered camera, the surgeon guides the arms of the robot that holds surgical tools, which are inserted into the patient through small, keyhole-sized incisions. The da Vinci’s highly accurate instruments allow the surgeon to move his own hands and the robots to conduct precise movements with extraordinary control and range of motion. The video monitoring system provides a three dimensional view of the surgery with magnification ten times that of the naked eye.
About Osceola Regional
Osceola Regional Medical Center is a state-of-the-art hospital offering services which include: a 24-hour Emergency Department; 24-hour Obstetrician (OB) Coverage/Baby Suites Maternity Unit; Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Pediatrics; Accredited Chest Pain Center; Certified Primary Stroke Center; Orthopedic and Spine Center; Wound Healing Center; and the Kissimmee Physical Therapy Center. Also included are complete diagnostic, imaging and testing services at the Osceola Imaging and the Breast Care Center. The hospital features a premier multi-million dollar, five-story cardiac care tower housing The Central Florida Cardiac & Vascular Institute. The Institute offers advanced comprehensive heart care from diagnostics and treatment, including open heart and vascular surgery to cardiac rehabilitation. The Institute specializes in minimally invasive procedures, i.e. heart valve and coronary bypass surgeries. Visit www.OsceolaRegional.com for more information.