Today in Archbold History: Archbold Introduces Robotic Surgery Program

March 29, 2011

Today in Archbold History: Archbold Introduces Robotic Surgery Program

Since its founding, Archbold has prioritized bringing the most advanced technology to Southwest Georgia. Archbold introduced the DaVinci system, a physician-controlled robotic surgery system, on March 29, 2011, fourteen years ago today.

Like all robotic surgery technologies that followed, the first DaVinci system offered reduced hospitalization costs and trauma to patients. Many traditionally open surgeries could now be minimally invasive as surgeons operated through small, dime-sized incisions.

The DaVinci was used by surgeons at Archbold to treat general, urological and gynecologic surgery conditions. Archbold surgeons at the time praised the technology for its benefits to patients and physicians alike.

Since 2011, Archbold has invested in new generations of the DaVinci system and other minimally-invasive technologies. Thousands of patients have benefitted from Archbold’s focus on these technologies and the expert training of our physicians.

To learn more about surgical services at Archbold, please visit www.archbold.org/services/surgical-services/.

For more Archbold historical facts and centennial information, please visit www.archbold.org/100.