San Dimas Community Hospital recently installed a state-of-the-art da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, which gives surgeons the ability to operate using minimally-invasive, minute incisions.

The robotic surgical system is known to cause patients less pain and result in shorter hospital stays and faster recovery time.

“The implementation of robotic-assisted surgery has greatly improved the overall care of our patients,” said Dr. Richard Williams, an experienced robotic surgeon and chairman of the OBGYN/ Pediatrics Department at San Dimas Community Hospital.

“The surgery is performed with more accuracy, less down time and quicker healing,” he said. “It is a positive experience for all involved.”

The da Vinci Robot grants doctors with superior vision and allows the surgeon to control four laparoscopic arms which result in increased precision, dexterity and improved access. It has achieved positive results in various areas, including urologic, cardiovascular, vascular and gynecologic surgery.

The hospital will host an open house to help introduce the new da Vinci Surgical system to the community. It will also be an opportunity for the community to become acquainted with the state-ofthe-art in robotics-assisted surgery as well as network with the local community and business leaders. The date of the open house is to be determined.