St. Joseph’s Health Expands Robotic Surgery Program with New da Vinci Single Port Robotic System

Syracuse, NY — St. Joseph’s Health has expanded its advanced surgical capabilities with the addition of the da Vinci SP (Single Port) robotic surgical system by Intuitive, offering patients access to the latest in minimally invasive surgical technology.

The da Vinci SP system is designed to perform delicate and complex procedures through a single incision. This innovative technology features a narrow, flexible port and a 3D high-definition camera system, giving surgeons enhanced precision, dexterity and control. Procedures using this platform may result in less pain, faster recovery times and minimal scarring for patients.

Dr. Po N. Lam, an affiliated urologic surgeon with St. Joseph’s Health and physician with Associated Medical Professionals of NY, has already begun performing procedures with the new system at St. Joseph’s Health.

“We are proud to bring this state-of-the-art system to St. Joseph’s Health,” said Dr. Lam. “The da Vinci SP platform allows us to reach and treat areas of the body that were previously more difficult to access with traditional robotic surgery. It’s a game-changer for our patients and our surgical team.”

“Our investment in this next-generation surgical system reflects our continued commitment to advancing care in Central New York,” said Meredith A. Price, CPA, FHFMA, Senior Vice President of Acute Operations at St. Joseph’s Health. “Bringing the latest technology to our operating rooms supports both better outcomes for our patients and a high standard of excellence for our surgical teams.”

St. Joseph’s Health has a long-standing commitment to surgical innovation. Over the next month, affiliated surgeons will begin training on the da Vinci SP system. The system is approved to support colorectal and urologic surgeries and will complement the hospital’s existing robotic-assisted surgery program.

For more information about robotic surgery at St. Joseph’s Health, visit www.sjhsyr.org/robotics.

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About St. Joseph’s Health

St. Joseph’s Health, a non-profit health care system in Syracuse, New York, has been a trailblazer in the field since 1869 when it became the city’s first public hospital. Its commitment to exceptional care is evident in a network of acute, ambulatory, primary and specialty care services and partner care facilities providing a range of services to promote long-term health in the communities we serve. St. Joseph’s has been ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, is a designated Primary Stroke Center, and is consistently named a Best Regional Hospital and #1 in the Syracuse Metro area by US News and World Report. St. Joseph’s Health is dedicated to excellence, innovation and compassionate patient care. From pioneering ambulance services in Syracuse to being the first in Central New York to use DaVinci robotic surgery technology in an outpatient facility, St. Joseph’s legacy of firsts demonstrates its ongoing commitment to leading medical advancements. Affiliated with St. Joseph’s Physicians and a member of Trinity Health, St. Joseph’s Health is your trusted partner in health, combining a rich history with a forward-thinking approach to ensure the health and well-being of our communities.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue in FY2023 was $21.6 billion with $1.5 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

About Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.)

Associated Medical Professionals of New York (A.M.P.) is a medical practice based in Syracuse serving the Central New York region. Established in 2008, A.M.P. has grown to become one of the largest groups of its kind in the area with nine offices and services at 13 hospitals. As a pivotal point of care in each community, A.M.P. is able to provide continuity of care for a vast population of patients. A.M.P. maintains a robust suite of services, including advanced urological care, robotic surgery, cancer care, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, pathology, lithotripsy, imaging and clinical research. For more information about A.M.P., visit www.ampofny.com.