At UofL Health – Jewish Hospital, cutting-edge robotics technology enhances patient care across multiple specialties. These robotic systems assist in various procedures, from minimally invasive surgeries to precision-focused treatments. These incredible robots improve patient outcomes through greater accuracy, shorter recovery times and a lower risk of complications. Each robot is designed to support health care professionals in delivering high-quality, efficient care. This commitment to innovation highlights the dedication at Jewish Hospital to integrate technology that benefits patients and medical teams.
MAKO
The Total Joint Replacement Program at Jewish Hospital has performed more than 3,000 MAKO robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures. The MAKO system accurately determines the implant size and provides exact placement based on each patient’s bone anatomy. The use of this computer technology and robotic-assisted surgery for total joint replacement minimizes the risk of error in implant size, placement and soft tissue damage. This type of smart technology also allows the surgeon to make any necessary adjustments during the procedure in real time to achieve the target surgical goal.
Monarch
Kentucky’s first Monarch Platform is a robot-assisted bronchoscope used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes at Jewish Hospital. It uses an intuitive controller to navigate a flexible robotic endoscope to the outer areas of the lung, offering improved reach, visibility and control. Combining a traditional endoscopic view of the lung with computer-generated navigation based on 3D models of the patient's own lung anatomy, the Monarch Platform provides continuous bronchoscope vision throughout the entire procedure. With the Monarch Platform, physicians can view and biopsy small nodules in the periphery of the lungs, helping to diagnose and subsequently treat lung cancer in its smallest and earliest stage.
da Vinci
The da Vinci System is a robotic-assisted technology system that is used for surgical purposes. When non-surgical treatments are either unavailable or cannot relieve symptoms, surgery is often the recommended treatment for many conditions, including various types of cancer, including bladder and colorectal cancer. Until recently, most surgeries for urological and colorectal cancer have been performed via large abdominal incisions called open surgeries. These surgeries can be very painful and require a longer hospital stay and longer recovery times. The da Vinci System places a camera at the site of cancer or the area of the body where the surgeon is operating, providing exceptional vision, precision, dexterity and improved access to the treatment site. With minimally invasive surgeries using tools such as the da Vinci System, patients experience less pain, less risk of complications and can return to their normal lives quicker.