The Orlando Va (Ovahcs) health system innovates as a surgical technology as a first installation goes from the country to assess a cutting -edge maestro robotic assistant, a system designed to improve laparoscopic procedures by offering surgeons greater precision and control.
Dr. Chennsi Oulang, Orlando surgeon Va Medical Center, has given an overview of how this new system fills the gap between traditional laparoscopic surgery and fully robotic platforms like the Da Vinci system, currently used by AV.
“The Maestro By Moon Surgical allows a surgeon to operate without bedside assistant,” said Dr Oulang. “With laparoscopic surgery, a surgeon generally relies on an assistant, or even two in gynecological surgery, to stabilize the camera or the retractors. The maestro takes over this role, giving the surgeon the ability to operate with both hands, while the system holds the camera. This releases staff for other critical tass. ”
Unlike the larger Da Vinci robotic system, which requires designated operating space, this device is compact and mobile, which facilitates deployment in any operating room according to Dr Oulang. “This flexibility guarantees that more veterans can benefit from advanced surgical procedures, regardless of the size of the facilities or the staff limitations.”
The Orlando VA deployed this technology in early January 2025, with 20 procedures already completed using the system. Although patient results remain during evaluation, the system should maintain the same level of surgical excellence while rationalizing efficiency.
“In the end, it involves improving access to care,” said Dr Oulang. “There are sites go that perform laparoscopic surgery but can be limited by staff shortages. This technology can help reduce these challenges by allowing surgeons to carry out more procedures with fewer staff. ”
While the Maestro robotic system is currently in its test phase at Orlando VA, the future of technology seems promising. AI -centered improvements are in development, and Scopilot, a cutting -edge robotic assistance system, has been approved by the FDA, allowing the MAESTRO system of the MAESTRO system to intuitively follow the movements of a surgeon in real time, further improving efficiency.
“For the moment, it is a set of additional hands, but in the future, it could be a system that anticipates and actively adapts to the needs of a surgeon,” said Dr Oulang.
The trial period will last three months, after which will evaluate the profitability and impact of the system before determining whether it should be implemented permanently.
With this pioneering initiative, the Orlando will reaffirm its commitment to take advantage of advanced technology to improve the health care of veterans, ensuring that those who served receive the best available medical care.
For veterans and their families, this innovation marks another step towards a future where advanced technologies improve surgical results and expand access to veterans to quality care.
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About the Orlando health system is: Created in 2006, the Orlando VA health system is one of the main health systems serving more than 142,000 veterans from the VA Sunshine Health Care Network offering health services in 11 places serving the east of the center of Florida. Recently recognized by the centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the health system received 5 out of 5 stars in global hospital quality. The health system has also received 5 -star recognition for patients experience by Becker’s Hospital Review and received the 2024 patient safety excellence program from the National Center for the Safety of the HEALTH Administration Veterans.
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