Northtowns Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in New York, US, has selected Distalmotion’s DEXTER Robotic Surgery System for its outpatient services.
DEXTER is designed to be integrated into any operating room and features a compact, mobile structure intended to maximise floorspace.
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The system’s setup and operation aim to ensure a smooth learning curve and improve efficiency without interfering with established workflows.
Because of its open architecture, DEXTER is compatible with current surgical technology and can be adapted to future innovations, with the aim of safeguarding healthcare facilities’ investments.
Northtowns ASC general surgeon Steven Schwaitzberg said: “The ability to set up a robotics programme in our outpatient facility without disrupting existing workflows is a game-changer.
“We’re excited to have a system that enables more surgeons to expand their capabilities and deliver the best in minimally invasive care at a viable ambulatory price point.”
Distalmotion CEO Greg Roche said: “This partnership represents a pivotal step in fulfilling our mission to increase access to robotic surgery across all sites of care. ASCs are a critical part of the healthcare ecosystem, and DEXTER is uniquely suited to deliver the benefits of robotics in these environments.
“We are excited to see how Northtowns ASC will drive further adoption and redefine the role of robotics in outpatient surgery.”
DEXTER differs from other soft tissue surgical robots with its sterile console, which aims to give surgeons direct access to patients at all times.
This feature is designed to enable seamless transitions between robotic assistance and manual laparoscopy according to the surgeon’s preference.
Northtowns ASC general surgeon Ajay Panchal said: “As an experienced robotic surgeon, the ability to transition care to an ambulatory surgery setting while maintaining advanced robotic technologies and a sterile field with DEXTER will be fantastic.
“This partnership will improve surgical quality, efficiency, and overall patient satisfaction in this setting.”
