Overlake Celebrates 10,000th Da Vinci System Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics today celebrates a surgical milestone—performing its 10,000^th robotic-assisted surgery utilizing the da Vinci system by Intuitive, highlighting the health system's commitment to providing state-of-the-art technology and exceptional care to its patients.

The da Vinci system is considered an extension of a surgeon’s eyes and hands, offering a 3D, high-definition view of the surgical area, as well as a greater range of motion and smooth precision. Throughout the procedure, the surgeon is performing and in control of every move, with the robotic system providing an additional set of tools to enhance surgical accuracy. 

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The added benefits of the robotic-assisted surgery for patients include:

• Smaller incisions.
• Less scarring.
• Less blood loss.
• Less pain.
• Fewer complications.
• Shorter length of hospital stay.
• Faster recovery time.

"We are thrilled to have reached 10,000 da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries, which in turn have a positive impact on our patient outcomes and experiences," said Amos Schonrock, director of perioperative services at Overlake Medical Center & Clinics. "This achievement is a testament to our commitment to providing the highest quality and most compassionate care to our patients."

Overlake began performing robotic-assisted surgeries with its first da Vinci device more than a decade ago. Now, the organization utilizes three da Vinci systems—in addition to multiple other robotic technologies—providing us with tools to offer the most technologically advanced care on the Eastside. The da Vinci system is currently being used in the following specialties:

• Cardiothoracic surgery.
• Colon and rectal surgery.
• General surgery.
• Gynecology: Sacrocolpopexy, hysterectomy and myomectomy.
• Gynecology Oncology.
• Single-site gall bladder surgery.
• Urogynecology.
• Urology: Pyeloplasties, partial nephrectomies, and radical prostatectomy procedures.
• Weight loss (bariatric) surgery.

For more information about Overlake’s robotic-assisted systems, please visit overlakehospital.org/roboticsurgery.