Surgeons Gain New Tools to Deliver Better Outcomes
- avdailynews.com
- 9 hours ago
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LANCASTER, Calif.,— Antelope Valley Medical Center stands among a limited number of Los Angeles County hospitals to offer the latest state‑of‑the‑art da Vinci robotic surgical system. The program proudly launched with an all‑female surgical team, a milestone that reflects both excellence and representation within the Antelope Valley.
“This investment is a reflection of our continued quest to improving the patient’s experience while transforming the way we perform surgery,” said Edward Mirzabegian, Chief Executive Officer, Antelope Valley Medical Center. “By providing patients with local, innovative surgical options—allows them to get back to their everyday lives as quickly as possible”.
The new technology empowers surgeons with improved precision and strengthens the care team’s efficiency throughout the surgical process. During the procedure, the surgeon is 100% in control of the da Vinci system. Seated on a console, in the same room as the patient, the surgeon manipulates instruments in real time through small incisions in the patient’s body. This enables the surgeon to operate with enhanced vision, skill, and accuracy.
The da Vinci tool is best suited for any soft tissue surgery such as:
General surgery: gallbladder, hernia, colectomy
Thoracic: lung resection, mediastinal mass
Urology: prostatectomy, nephrectomy
Gynecology: hysterectomy, ovarian, cystectomy
Most recently, the hospital hosted an educational session and hands‑on demonstration to help physicians across specialties learn and experience the new technology firsthand.
To learn more about AVMC’s new surgical options, visitwww.avmc.org/Surgery.
Photo caption: All-female surgical team launches the da Vinci system at Antelope Valley Medical Center—(from L to R) Alexandra Tortola, OR RN, Dr. Myra Martin, general surgeon Dr. Jennifer Choy-Shin, and OR scrub tech Karina Amaya.
Photo caption: Dr. Steven Fass leads a da Vinci surgical system demonstration and educational session for hospital physicians.