Northeast Regional Medical Center Celebrates 100th Robotic Surgical Procedure

2/26/2024

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Feb. 26, 2024 – Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) is celebrating the completion of the 100th robotic surgical procedure. Robotic surgery was introduced at NRMC in June 2023 offering a wide range of surgical needs including antireflux fundoplication, hernia, prostate, certain gynecological procedures and more.

“It was very exciting to launch robotic surgery last summer, and we are thrilled to have 100 patients across northeast Missouri benefit from this service offering,” Dr. Steven Lyons, a general surgeon at NRMC who performs robotic surgical procedures, said. “It is always my goal to provide safe, quality care to my patients, and I am very fortunate to be able to offer a state-of-the-art minimally-invasive surgical option, which typically allows for quicker recovery times.”

Minimally invasive techniques are advanced through the use of robotic-assisted equipment, allowing surgeons to perform more complex procedures. The robotic equipment features a magnified 3D high-definition vision system and tiny wristed instruments that bend and rotate far greater than the human hand allowing surgeons to operate using the tiniest incisions with greater vision, precision and control.

“We are pleased that minimally-invasive robotic surgery is allowing residents of northeast Missouri to stay closer to home for medical care,” said Patrick Avila, NRMC chief executive officer. “We look forward to celebrating another milestone soon.”

In addition to the surgical robotics program, the hospital recently expanded imaging services to include 3D mammography and upgraded nuclear medicine technology. For more information about surgical services or other services offered at Northeast Regional Medical Center, visit https://www.nermc.com/surgery-services.

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