Sanitas and the Sanitas La Zarzuela University Hospital reinforce their leadership in robotic surgery with the incorporation of the Da Vinci SinglePort robot
This advance facilitates the performance of minimally invasive surgery, allowing patients to recover more quickly and significantly reducing postoperative complications.
The Hospital Universitario Sanitas La Zarzuela continues to consolidate its position as a leader in medical innovation with the incorporation of the Da Vinci SinglePort (SP) surgical robot. This sophisticated system facilitates minimally invasive surgery through a single incision, providing greater surgical precision and faster recovery for patients, as well as minimizing post-operative complications.
Robotic surgery is marking a turning point in modern medicine thanks to its advanced precision and control. In this context, the Sanitas La Zarzuela University Hospital becomes the first center in Spain to have the Da Vinci SP system, a milestone that strengthens Sanitas' position as a leader in advanced robotic surgery, high-precision diagnostics and patient-centered care. The experience accumulated over more than 15 years with Da Vinci MultiPort (MP) technology has been key to taking this step forward in the evolution of surgical care.
The aim of this commitment is to offer the best possible care to the patient. The integration of this technology not only optimizes surgical procedures, but also reinforces a more humanized approach to medicine. With smaller incisions and less invasive techniques, surgical trauma is reduced, postoperative pain is decreased and recovery is accelerated, allowing patients to resume their daily routine in less time. Likewise, the range of surgical procedures is expanded, improving the approach to various pathologies.
"This advance is crucial, as it enables surgery with a single incision instead of the five required by the MultiPort system. All the surgical instruments are inserted through a single cannula together with a camera with an articulated wrist, providing 360-degree anatomical access. Thanks to this robot, we will be able to remove a kidney tumor or treat prostate cancer with an incision even smaller than that of appendicitis,” explains Ignacio Moncada, head of the Urology Department at the Sanitas La Zarzuela University Hospital.
Among the advantages of this new system are faster postoperative recovery, less pain and a reduction in the use of analgesics. Furthermore, it facilitates operations in complex anatomical areas, reduces hospitalization time and, in many cases, allows for outpatient surgery, with same-day discharge. It also improves efficiency in the operating room, optimizing accessibility for both the surgical team and the anesthesiologist.
"The arrival of the Da Vinci SP robot reinforces Sanitas Hospitales' commitment to innovation and medical excellence. The precision and efficiency of this system reduces surgical times, which increases the capacity to perform more interventions in the same period. In addition, the reduction in hospital stays and the lower incidence of complications optimizes the available resources, consolidating Sanitas Hospitales as a benchmark in advanced medical technology,” says Susana Quintanilla, general director of Sanitas Hospitales.
Sanitas Hospitals maintains its commitment to innovation as a fundamental pillar of its healthcare model. In other of its centers, procedures are already being performed with the Da Vinci MultiPort (MP) robot and the ROSA system for knee arthroplasty. These technologies have contributed to improving surgical precision, optimizing diagnoses and reducing recovery times. As a result, patients enjoy a less painful and more comfortable experience, being able to return to their daily lives more quickly and with a better quality of life. The humanization of care continues to be a priority, offering a service based on cutting-edge technology and medical excellence.
