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A historic milestone for Italian surgery
For the first time in Italy, liver surgery has been performed using the Da Vinci Single Port robotic system. This innovation represents a significant step forward in minimally invasive surgery, opening up new possibilities for the treatment of liver diseases. The operation, performed on a 50-year-old woman at the Miulli Hospital in Acquaviva delle Fonti, in the province of Bari, was conducted by a team highly specialized in minimally invasive and robotic hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery, under the guidance of Professor Riccardo Memeo.
Da Vinci Technology and its advantages
The Da Vinci Single Port robotic system allows for surgery with fewer incisions, reducing patient trauma and accelerating recovery times. With this technology, surgeons can operate with unprecedented precision, visualizing the operating area in 3D and with magnifications that improve their ability to intervene. This approach not only improves clinical outcomes, but also offers a less painful post-operative experience for patients.
Il commento degli perti
The medical director of the Miulli hospital, Vitangelo Dattoli, enthusiastically commented on this achievement: “This crowns a path that has always characterized the Miulli. We were precursors, in the 90s we had the first examples of robots for urological surgery”. Dattoli's words highlight the hospital's commitment to remaining at the forefront of surgical technology, helping to improve the quality of care offered to patients.
The future of robotic surgery in Italy
This surgery represents just the beginning of a new era for robotic surgery in Italy. As technology continues to evolve and surgical expertise increases, it is likely that more and more hospitals will adopt similar systems to treat a variety of conditions. The hope is that these advances will lead to a reduction in post-operative complications and an overall improvement in patient health.