New da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot

  • Spring 2022
da Vinci robot

Brookings Health System first invested in da Vinci surgical robot technology in 2013. October 2021 we upgraded to the newest robot surgical platform, the da Vinci Xi. Doing so gives gynecologists, general surgeons and other interested specialists the most advanced robotic-assisted technology to perform procedures at Brookings Health. Some unique robotic program highlights at Brookings Health include:

  • Robot support training for our entire surgical team: we train all of our nurses, surgical technicians, and sterile processing technicians on robotic technology. This gives us flexibility for scheduling procedures and increases our robotic procedure capacity. Patients do not have to wait weeks to be scheduled for robotic surgery.
  • Combined procedures: women who are appropriate candidates and require both general surgery and gynecologic procedures can have the surgeries together. The new da Vinci Xi platform allows general surgeons and gynecologists to use the same set of incisions to perform their respective procedures. Once the first surgery is finished, the robot is reset for the next procedure. Advantages to the patient include one anesthesia, one recovery period and one time away from work plus less out-of-pocket expense. Procedures that may be combined robotically include cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, endometriosis resection and tubal ligation.

Our robotic-assisted surgery program currently includes fives surgeons. Procedures performed robotically include:

GENERAL SURGERY

  • Cholecystectomy
  • Hernia repairs
  • Colon resections

GYNECOLOGY

  • Endometriosis resection
  • Hysterectomy
  • Myomectomy

Each patient should learn about all non-surgical and surgical options available, including if and which minimally invasive surgery option is appropriate for them.

During a da Vinci procedure, the surgeon remains 100% in control of the da Vinci system. The physician sits at the surgeon console in the same room as the patient and manipulates the EndoWrist instruments in real-time through small incisions in the patient’s body. It allows the surgeon to operate with enhanced vision, dexterity and precision.

Call to Schedule a Patient Consultation

For more information:

Terri Stauffacher
Terri Stauffacher, RN, CNOR
Director of Surgical Services
(605) 696-8073
tstauffacher@brookingshealth.org

System Providers:


Kirstin Sholes, MDKirstin Sholes, MD

Obstetrics, Gynecological Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Avera Medical Group Specialty Care, Brookings Hospital


Larissa Bennis, MDLarissa Bennis, MD

Obstetrics, Gynecological Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Avera Medical Group Specialty Care, Brookings Hospital


Sara Marroquin, MD, MPHSara Marroquin, MD, MPH

General Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Avera Medical Group Specialty Care, Brookings Hospital


Tara Haarsma, DOTara Haarsma, DO

Obstetrics, Gynecological Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Avera Medical Group Specialty Care, Brookings Hospital


Theresa Oey, MDTheresa Oey, MD

General Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Avera Medical Group Specialty Care, Brookings Hospital