Robotic Surgery

Leading the Way in Robotic Surgery

In 2025, Orange City Area Health System welcomed the da Vinci 5—the most advanced robotic surgical system available today. This innovative technology enhances what’s already here: a team of highly skilled surgeons and caregivers who put patients first. While the system provides unmatched precision and control, it’s our people—their expertise, compassion, and dedication—who bring that technology to life. Together, they make surgery safer, less invasive, and more personalized than ever before. For our patients, that means smaller incisions, faster recovery times, fewer risks, and the reassurance that advanced care is available close to home. At the heart of every advancement we embrace is one goal: improving your health and well-being.

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Why Robotic Surgery?

At Orange City Area Health System, our robotic-assisted surgery technology gives surgeons unmatched precision for complex and delicate procedures. Many patients experience smaller incisions, less pain, and a quicker return to daily activities—often within weeks. These benefits can lead to a faster recovery and an overall improved patient experience. Traditional robotic surgery typically requires three to five small incisions, while our advanced single-port system uses just one, minimizing scarring and enhancing comfort.

Benefits for patients include:

• Less pain and scarring
• Lower risk of infection
• Less blood loss
• Shorter hospital stays
• Faster recovery
• Improved outcomes

With our experienced surgeons and advanced technology, robotic surgery at Orange City Area Health System means safer, more precise procedures and a faster return to the life you love.

Meet da Vinci 5

Developed by Intuitive, the da Vinci 5 is the latest, most advanced robotic surgical system designed to transform surgery for better outcomes, 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.

Robotic-Assisted Surgeries

Your doctor will help determine the treatment plan that’s right for you. Using advanced robotic technology, our surgeons treat a wide range of conditions, including:

• Hernia Surgery
• Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy)
• Hysterectomy
• Prostatectomy
• Urological Surgeries