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The new Mater Hospital Springfield has become the first hospital in Queensland to receive the Intuitive da Vinci 5 surgical assist robot.
The $4.2 million da Vinci 5 is the latest robotic surgical system, allowing surgeons to perform complex, minimally invasive keyhole surgery.
The da Vinci 5 was delivered to Mater Hospital Springfield thanks to Mater Foundation, which received generous donations from Springfield City Group, the Nudgee Trust, Cheryl Nicholson and the Wu family for the purchase.
The robot has arrived during the six-week phased opening of Mater Hospital Springfield’s services, which will be completed on May 25 when the facility’s Emergency Department opens.
Surgeons will train extensively with the system before it is used in one of six new operating theatres.
Springfield-based Mater Urologist Dr Stuart Philip, who was instrumental in advocating for the acquisition of the da Vinci 5, says the technology will be put to great use.
“The da Vinci 5 will be able to assist surgeons to perform surgery – including cancer surgeries – across urology, gynaecology and general procedures in a minimally invasive way,” Dr Philip said.
Minimally invasive surgery typically results in faster recovery times for patients, as well as less pain and shorter hospital stays.
Mater Hospital Springfield General Manager Suzanne Hawksley said the da Vinci 5 will add to the world-class care Mater Private Hospital Springfield has provided to patients in the western corridor for more than a decade.
“Mater is proud and excited to be delivering state-of-the-art medical technology to the western corridor,” Ms Hawksley said.
“Robotic-assisted surgery is constantly evolving and improving outcomes for patients, including generally faster and easier recoveries from surgery.
“I’d like to thank Mater’s wonderful community of supporters for funding for the da Vinci 5 and helping us to deliver the best possible care, equipment and research for Mater patients.”
Mater Foundation Chief Executive Andrew Thomas said the fundraising work done by the Foundation is vital to helping Mater deliver exceptional care.
“Philanthropy and raising funds to help people in need is part of Mater’s DNA,” Mr Thomas said.
“Everyday Queenslanders who donate to Mater Foundation provide much needed support to Mater to help respond to unmet community need and provide compassionate healthcare, and for that we thank them.”
