Clínica de Cuyo Launches Mendoza’s First Robotic Surgery Program
- Clínica de Cuyo in Mendoza has launched the region's first robotic surgery program, acquiring an advanced surgical device to perform high-complexity procedures with greater precision and shorter patient...
- The healthcare institution officially announced the acquisition of the state-of-the-art system, marking a historical inflection point for medicine in the Cuyo region.
- To address common misconceptions about automated medical equipment, hospital leadership emphasized that the system functions as an assistive tool rather than an autonomous machine.
Clínica de Cuyo in Mendoza has launched the region’s first robotic surgery program, acquiring an advanced surgical device to perform high-complexity procedures with greater precision and shorter patient recovery times, according to reports from MDZ Online.
A Turning Point for High-Complexity Healthcare in Cuyo
The healthcare institution officially announced the acquisition of the state-of-the-art system, marking a historical inflection point for medicine in the Cuyo region. The initiative aims to form local professionals and eliminate the need for patients to travel to other large urban centers for complex treatments. According to Dr. Jorge Llensa, medical director of Clínica de Cuyo, the project involves substantial facility upgrades. Hemos iniciado nuestro programa de cirugía robótica primero con la firma de la adquisición de la tecnología, que tiene aparejado no solo la compra del dispositivo, toda una serie de reformas, tanto edilicias como propuestas de capacitación para el personal
(Clínica de Cuyo), stated Dr. Llensa, noting that the technology is medically proven to reduce complications, blood loss, and hospital stays. The institution projects that the first patient procedure will take place on April 1.
Understanding the Technology and Human Oversight
To address common misconceptions about automated medical equipment, hospital leadership emphasized that the system functions as an assistive tool rather than an autonomous machine. Dr. Mario Gutiérrez, subdirector médico and specialist surgeon at the institution, detailed the mechanics of the console. El robot no viene a reemplazar al cirujano
(Clínica de Cuyo), explained Dr. Gutiérrez, adding that the device executes orders given by a surgeon sitting at a console who operates joysticks to move the robotic arms. The technology provides a 360-degree range of motion for suturing compared to the 180-degree limit of the human wrist, eliminates natural physiological tremors, and offers three-dimensional imaging with magnification.
Clinical Applications Across Multiple Specialties
The robotic surgery program spans a diverse array of medical disciplines within the hospital. The clinical applications include urology procedures such as prostate surgeries and nephrectomies, gynecology treatments for deep endometriosis and myomas, hepatic and pancreatic oncology, digestive pathologies affecting the colon, rectum, abdominal wall, and complex hernias, as well as bariatric and thoracic surgeries. The rollout requires the construction of a specialized high-complexity surgical suite equipped with advanced information and communication technologies.
