Wellstar Kennestone Introduces Da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgery System

The system’s touch-sensitive technology and high-definition imaging enable more accurate surgical movements, potentially reducing tissue trauma, lowering complication risks, and shortening recovery times.

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center has launched the Da Vinci 5 (DV5) robotic surgery system, designed to enhance surgeons' precision and control during minimally invasive procedures.

The system’s touch-sensitive technology and high-definition imaging enable more accurate surgical movements, potentially reducing tissue trauma, lowering complication risks, and shortening recovery times.

“At Wellstar Kennestone, we’re redefining what’s possible in surgical care,” said Lorrie Liang, senior vice president and president of Wellstar Kennestone and Wellstar Windy Hill. “The DV5 demonstrates that we’re not just adopting advanced technology—we are advancing the standard of care across the region.”

Robotic surgery allows surgeons to operate from a console, guiding robotic arms equipped with specialized instruments while viewing the surgical site through a 3D camera. Wellstar Kennestone, among the first hospitals in Georgia to offer the DV5, has a long history with robotic surgery, starting with earlier Da Vinci systems in 2007. The hospital operates 17 robotic surgical suites across multiple hospitals and outpatient centers, performing procedures in bariatric, cancer, and urology specialties.

Dr. Fritz Jean-Pierre, who has performed over 2,500 bariatric surgeries, highlighted the system’s impact. “The DV5 allows the surgeon to sense how much push-or-pull force they apply to delicate structures in the body. Essentially, the technology stops surgeons from putting too much strain on tissues as they maneuver the instruments. Less strain means less trauma and potential injury, leading to faster patient recovery.”

He added, “After removing part of the stomach during gastric sleeve procedures, the surgeon reconstructs the gastrointestinal tract. We use many sutures to hold everything in place. DV5 provides superior dexterity and control, leading to shorter, safer surgeries.”

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