Innovative Technology Ensures You’re In Good Hands at Englewood Health [dedicated]

Here's a thing they don't tell you about being human: At some point, you're going to have some medical stuff to deal with. For some, this mostly involves routine and preventative measures. For others, it may require further intervention and specialty care. Either way, as a patient, you want to know that your medical team has in-depth knowledge of the latest technological advancements, such as real-time imaging and robotic surgery. These technologies support everything from routine procedures to major surgeries, and lead to better patient care and outcomes. If you are an Englewood Health patient, you can rest assured that your team has the knowledge and experience to provide you with the care you deserve.

Currently, Englewood Health has two of the latest generation da Vinci Xi robots, as well as a simulator that gives their team the ability to train other providers. Providing ease of use for surgeons, The da Vinci Xi robot can contribute to shorter hospital stays, less blood loss during procedures, decreased post-operative pain, and faster recovery. Beginning in 2022, Englewood Health will also be a case observation site for gynecologic robotic surgery among just a handful of other institutions in the United States. "Surgeons from all over the world will come to Englewood Health to observe our cases and see best practices in action, from patient preparation to room turnover," says Nimesh Nagarsheth, MD, medical director of gynecologic oncology at The Lefcourt Family Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center.

Englewood Health's surgeons and surgical teams are constantly fine-tuning their skills. Currently, they are beta testing a robotic application to ensure each surgery performed follows best practices and is compared with benchmark performance standards. In addition, surgeons at Englewood Health now use fluorescence imaging technology to visualize and measure blood flow during many common procedures including plastic, microsurgical, reconstructive, and gastrointestinal surgeries. They also utilize cutting-edge technology that gives them real-time measurements of hemoglobin levels, a critical factor in monitoring the body's ability to carry oxygen to tissue.

But what does all this mean for you? It means you can expect safe, expert care at Englewood Health. You will be in the care of a team committed to preparing you or your loved one optimally before surgery, and to monitoring your progress during your procedure. As leaders in patient blood management and bloodless surgery, Englewood Health surgeons are also well versed in preventing the need for blood transfusions and other interventions. Ultimately, this leads to fewer complications post-surgery. Which means you can recover and get on with your life more quickly!

So if you're facing a prospective procedure or surgery--or maybe it's more accurate to say when you're facing a prospective procedure or surgery--you'll be in good hands (or robotic arms!) at Englewood Health. Their team of robotic experts is continuously expanding and investing in the use of robotic and technology-supported surgery to achieve optimal outcomes for patients.