Robotic Surgery
At Trinity Health Of New England, our minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery offers greater precision through smaller incisions. That means quicker recoveries, less complications, and better overall outcomes for our patients.
The Benefits of Robotic Surgery
Less Invasive
Smaller entry points into the body compared to traditional surgery.
Less Pain
Less discomfort following surgery due to minimal damage to surrounding tissue.
Less Scarring
Smaller incisions mean more discreet scars.
Less Risk of Complications
Greater precision decreases blood loss and likelihood of complications.
Less Time Recovering
Smaller incisions mean shorter hospital stays, quicker healing, and getting back to what you love sooner.
More Clarity
Magnified 3D imaging helps surgeons see more of what they need to see.
More Precision
Improved accuracy means more improved outcomes.
At Trinity Health Of New England we are proud to be the first in New England to offer Aquablation® therapy with the new HYDROS™ Robotic System, the next-generation platform to treat men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The HYDROS™ Robotic System is designed to deliver an accurate and consistent treatment plan for better clinical outcomes.
What is Aquablation Therapy?
Aquablation® therapy is the only procedure that uses real-time, ultrasound-guided, robotic-assisted, heat-free waterjet for the treatment of BPH. The combination of the camera and ultrasound allows the surgeon to see the entire prostate and make a highly personalized treatment plan of which areas of the prostate to resect and which to avoid. It was designed to offer a minimally invasive and effective solution for BPH, minimizing the need for men to choose between safety and efficacy.
See how men regain quality of life by choosing Aquablation therapy for BPH relief:
Developed by Intuitive, the da Vinci 5 is the latest, most advanced robotic surgical system designed to transform surgery for better outco
mes, efficiency, and insights. The da Vinci 5 brings enhancements that elevate the surgeon's vision and ability to feel tension on tissue – helping to reduce tissue trauma for patients. And with more than 10,000 times the computing power than the previous model, the da Vinci 5 delivers even more valuable insights to help us understand surgical performance like never before.
The da Vinci robot consists of three components – the vision cart, which makes communication between components possible; the surgeon console, where the instruments are controlled; and the patient cart, which is positioned alongside the bed and holds the camera and instruments.
How does it work?
Your surgeon is with you in the operating room, seated at the da Vinci system console. The console gives your surgeon control of instruments he or she uses to perform your surgery. |
The da Vinci vision system delivers 3D high-definition views, giving your surgeon a crystal-clear view of the surgical area that is magnified 10 times to what the human eye sees. |
Your surgeon uses tiny instruments that move like a human hand but with a far greater range of motion. The system’s built-in tremor-filtration technology helps your surgeon move each instrument with smooth precision. |
What is the Ion Endoluminal System?
Ion is the shape sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform made by Intuitive, the pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery with da Vinci systems. This novel technology allows Anil Magge, MD, our Interventional Pulmonologist, to biopsy suspicious peripheral nodules and masses. The Ion system features an ultra-thin, ultra-maneuverable catheter that allows navigation far into the peripheral lung, and with unprecedented stability, enable the precision needed for biopsy compared to traditional navigational techniques. It features:
Reach
The ultra-thin catheter and integrated vision probe provide the physician direct vision to reach all parts of the lungs.
Precision
The shape-sensing technology provides precise location and shape information throughout the whole biopsy process. The system holds the catheter in place for precise placement for biopsy tools.
Flexibility
The catheter can move 180° in all directions and the Flexision™ biopsy needle, a flexible biopsy needle compatible with Ion, help enable biopsy.
How Ion benefits patients:
Prior to Ion, one common method to biopsy peripheral lung lesions was to use a live CT scan imaging and a needle, entering the chest wall and lung from outside the body. However, this method of biopsy is associated with significant risk of collapsing the lung, which can require hospitalization for some patients. Compared to previous navigational bronchoscopy platforms, the flexibility and shape-sensing capabilities of the Ion catheter increase diagnostic capabilities, enabling a more precise biopsy. When used with lung cancer screening, Ion supports early diagnosis and staging of the lung cancer, often with just one minimally invasive procedure.
Ion benefits:
- Minimally invasive method for lung biopsies
- Ability to biopsy nodules previously inaccessible
- Capacity to catch lung cancer at an earlier stage, resulting in improved outcomes and survival rates
- Marking lung nodules to make surgery quicker
Trinity Health Of New England is now offering highly advanced Mako SmartRobotics™. Mako SmartRobotics™ is designed to elevate surgeon control and confidence and optimize implant placement by combining Mako’s 3D CT-based planning and AccuStop™ haptic technology. The Mako System can be used across for orthopedic and spine surgerys and is the only robotic technology equipped with AccuStop™ haptic technology.
How Mako Works
- Before surgery, a CT scan of your joint is taken and used to develop a 3D virtual model of your unique joint. This allows your surgeon to evaluate your bone structure, disease severity, joint alignment and even the surrounding bone and tissue.
- Mako’s 3D virtual model of your joint enables your surgeon to create a personalized surgery plan based on your unique anatomy.
- During surgery, your surgeon guides Mako's robotic arm, which uses AccuStop™ haptic technology, so they can cut less and help protect your healthy bone.
Mako can lead to better outcomes, like less pain and shorter recovery times 6-8 compared to traditional joint replacement surgery. Helping to get you back to the things you love, quicker.
For more information, please contact our Surgery Concierge at (860) 714-SURG ((860) 714-7874) or SFHSurgeryConcierge@TrinityHealthOfNE.org.