Mediclinic Southern Africa is proud to announce the addition of 3 da Vinci robotic surgical systems to our existing footprint.
Hospitals who now be offering these innovative robotic assisted surgeries including urological and colorectal procedures, are Mediclinic Bloemfontein, Mediclinic Vergelegen, Mediclinic Kloof and Mediclinic Durbanville.
Mediclinic Group’s commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care is evidenced in these investments, with several surgeons already trained and accredited to operate using the da Vinci system. To enable expanded access to this extremely precise level of surgery that enhances the already expert capabilities of a surgeon’s eyes and hands, more surgeons are scheduled for training and accreditation on the da Vinci robotic system.
“The da Vinci robotic surgical system assists surgeons in performing complex operations with greater precision, flexibility, and control than traditional methods. It works with the surgeon rather than independently, with the surgeon present in the operating theatre seated at a console which gives them full control throughout the procedure. The surgeon guides the robotic arms equipped with tiny instruments that allow movement just like a human hand but with far greater flexibility and range. A 3D camera provides high-definition views magnified to ten times those of the human eye,” explains Dr Rachel Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Mediclinic Southern Africa.
Mediclinic strongly believes that combining technology with human expertise is one of the strongest drivers of improving clinical outcomes. “These technological advancements ensure that our patients benefit from the best evidence-based techniques and options available, and at the same time receiving the highest quality of client-centred care”, continues Dr Moore.
Dr Moore highlights the motivation for these acquisitions: “Having successfully ran robotic assisted surgery trials at Mediclinic Durbanville alongside our own clinical outcomes data from the past decade, our results indicated a tangible benefit for our clients. In particular, patients who have undergone radical prostatectomies were positively impacted by shorter recovery times and reduced post-operative care needs. The average length of stay in these patients is almost six days for traditional open surgery, just under four days for laparoscopic surgery, which is then halved to a little over two days with robotic-assisted surgery,” concludes Dr Moore.
International medical literature firmly establishes robotic-assisted surgery as the gold standard for prostatectomies, with both patients and surgeons favouring this approach where indicated. Surgeries at Mediclinic using the newly acquired da Vinci robots are expected to begin from May and June 2025, with increasing number of procedures expected as more surgeons are accredited to operate using the system.
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Mediclinic Southern Africa
Corporate Communication Manager
Email: media@mediclinic.co.za
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