As part of FirstHealth's commitment to high-quality patient care and improved surgical outcomes, we have introduced the new Da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system. It is designed to assist surgeons in performing minimally invasive surgeries and offers enhanced precision and control. The system includes 3D high-definition imaging and flexible robotic arms. FirstHealth is one of of just five hospitals in North Carolina to offer the da Vinci 5 surgical system.
What is Da Vinci 5?
The Intuitive da Vinci 5® surgical system is the latest advancement in robotic-assisted surgical technology designed to elevate precision, efficiency and outcomes in minimally invasive care at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. The da Vinci 5 is Intuitive’s most advanced and integrated platform, building on the strengths of its predecessors—including the da Vinci X®, Xi®, and SP®—while introducing more than 150 new design innovations to expand its capabilities in a range of surgeries.
What Types of Surgery Will We Perform with da Vinci 5?
The da Vinci 5 system is equipped to support minimally invasive procedures in various specialties, including urology, gynecology, thoracic and general surgeries. Key additions to the system include:
- First-of-its-kind force feedback technology to reduce the amount of force applied to tissue, enabling a more delicate touch during procedures.
- Enhanced 3DHD visualization, featuring truer colors, higher resolution and the most lifelike 3D imaging in the da Vinci line.
- Improved ergonomic design to optimize surgeon comfort and provide an enhanced view of the surgical field.
- Unmatched computing power, delivering more than 10,000 times the computational capability of the da Vinci Xi to provide valuable, real-time insights.
How Does Surgery Work?
As with all da Vinci surgical systems, the da Vinci 5 is fully controlled by the surgeon, translating their hand movements into precise, scaled movements of tiny instruments inside the patient’s body. The system’s future-ready design offers the flexibility to integrate upcoming enhancements, ensuring that FirstHealth remains at the forefront of minimally invasive care.
The first surgeries using the da Vinci 5 system at Moore Regional were performed on November 8 by Walter Fasolak, D.O., OB/GYN, and Nathan Knapp, M.D., general surgeon.
How Does da Vinci 5 Impact Recovery?
Because the system requires smaller incisions and gives surgeons enhanced control, it can reduce pain and speed recovery times.
Robotic Surgery at FirstHealth
FirstHealth’s robust robotic surgery program now encompasses multiple advanced robotic platforms, empowering surgeons across specialties—including general surgery, gynecologic oncology, gynecology, thoracic surgery, urology, orthopaedics, and bariatrics—to deliver minimally invasive procedures for a wide range of conditions.
