AMARILLO, TX (May 31, 2024) — BSA Health System proudly announces the successful completion of the first surgeries in West Texas using the state-of-the-art da Vinci 5 robotic-assisted surgical system.
As the only hospital in West Texas to acquire and perform procedures with this advanced technology, BSA is setting a new standard for exceptional healthcare services
in the Texas Panhandle.
“We are thrilled to be the first health system in West Texas to utilize the new da Vinci 5,” said Jerome Brooks, Chief Operating Officer at BSA Health System. “This cutting-edge technology underscores our commitment to delivering the highest quality of care to our community.”
The da Vinci 5 is designed to enhance surgeon precision and improve patient outcomes.
Featuring over 150 new enhancements, this advanced surgical system includes a next-generation 3D display and cutting-edge image processing, allowing surgeons to see and feel more during minimally invasive procedures.
The new surgeon controllers provide smoother, more precise movements.
Patients benefit from shorter hospital stays, reduced blood loss, a lower risk of infection and minimal scarring.
This level of technology ensures that patients in our community can receive care locally, eliminating the need to travel far from home.
“This system represents a significant leap forward in robotic surgery,” said Sam Kirkendall, MD, General Surgeon at BSA Amarillo Surgical Group. “It is an honor and an exciting opportunity to be the first surgeon at BSA to use the da Vinci 5. This advanced technology allows us to provide our patients with the highest level of care, ensuring better outcomes and faster recoveries.”
For more information about the da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system and its impact on surgical care at BSA Health System, please visit bsahs.org/robotics.
About BSA Health System: BSA Health System (BSA) is a comprehensive healthcare system located in Amarillo, Texas, serving the Texas Panhandle and surrounding area. BSA, the largest healthcare employer in the region, includes the 445-bed flagship hospital; BSA Harrington Cancer Center; a network of primary care, urgent care and surgical clinics; and a preferred provider network. In 2022, BSA was named for the seventh time to the Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® List. In 2023, BSA earned certification as a Primary Plus Stroke Center from DNV. For more information, visit bsahs.org and follow facebook.com/BSAHealthSystem.
