Citizens Memorial Hospital | Vitality | Winter 2018

TECHNOLOGY DA VINCI ROBOT “Robotic-assisted surgery isn’t new to CMH,” Hancock says. “Our first da Vinci system was installed in 2015.” CMH added a second da Vinci robot to its surgical program in September. The hospital upgraded to the da Vinci X Surgical System and moved the da Vinci Si-e Surgical System to the CMH Ambulatory Surgery Center, located in the Kerry and Synda Douglas Medical Center. “We have several advantages of having two da Vinci robots,” says W. Wayne Wolf III, D.O., board certified general surgeon. “We have the ability to do both inpatient and outpatient surgeries using the da Vinci systems. This allows us to better align the care that patients require—both pre- and postoperatively—to their recovery.” Dr. Wolf is in practice at CMH Surgical Services Clinic in Bolivar. CMH surgeons use the two da Vinci robots for several surgical procedures, including hysterectomies (gynecology); prostatectomies (urology); and colon resections, gallbladder removals and hernia repairs (general surgery). One of the main advantages of using a robot during surgery is that it allows the surgeon to perform complex operations with small incisions. “Patients recover faster and experience less pain than with traditional open or laparoscopic surgery,” Dr. Wolf says. “The new da Vinci X has a fourth arm, which gives us the ability to help retract and move tissue. We can also operate in more than one area of the abdomen,” says Dr. Wolf. “We are actually able to see three separate areas without having to disconnect the robot from the patient and reconnect it in a different area. Additionally, the X has better optics, allowing the surgeon to see a three-dimensional image instead of a two-dimensional image as with traditional laparoscopic surgery, which improves visualization.” Citizens Memorial Hospital recently added the latest technologies to the surgery suite, including the da Vinci X Surgical System and the new Eluxeo 700 series Fujifilm endoscopes. “Our providers are excited about the new technology and functionality of the equipment,” says Becky Hancock, director of surgical services at CMH. CMH General Surgeon W. Wayne Wolf III, D.O., uses the da Vinci X robot to assist with colon resections, gallbladder removals and hernia repairs. ENDOSCOPES The endoscopy suite at the Douglas Medical Center has the newest technology available in the area. CMH is the first in a nine- state region to purchase and use the new Eluxeo 700 series Fujifilm endoscopes. Launched by Fujifilm on July 31, 2018, this endoscope has several enhancements in comfort, efficiency and visualization for the physician. The new endoscopes have an image sensor that enables clear, smooth, high-resolution video. It has a close focus lens system that allows the physician to see as close as 2 millimeters with less peripheral distortion. The endoscopes also have better control grips to optimize performance and minimize stress on the physician during procedures. “The new endoscopes have much better optics than previous equipment,” says John Crighton, M.D., board certified surgeon with CMH Surgical Services Clinic. “I have a 170-degree view at the end of the scope rather than a 140-degree view. It is more precise, and you can actually see better during procedures.” CMH uses the new scopes for upper endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures. For more information about inpatient and outpatient surgery at CMH, go to citizensmemorial.com or call 417-326-8700 . NEW Surgical care expands at CMH technology equipment AND 12 VITALITY Winter 2018