CELEBRATING THE ANNIVERSARY OF CAYMAN’S FIRST ROBOTIC-ASSISTED SURGERY

May 7th 2023 marks the one-year anniversary of the first robotic-assisted surgery in the Cayman Islands.

First performed by OceanMed’s consultant physician Dr. David Stone, through a partnership with Health City Cayman Islands, since the inaugural procedure, Dr. Stone, OB/GYN and Head of Urogynecology at OceanMed, has worked to raise awareness of robotic surgical procedures on-island and its exceptional results.

PROGRESS IN ROBOTIC ASSISTED SURGERY

Using the da Vinci X surgical system by Intuitive, Dr. Stone states, “This is simply the world’s most advanced technology in laparoscopic surgery, available right here in the Cayman Islands”. The da Vinci robotic-assisted laparoscopic platform brings enhanced visual acuity with precision and dexterity to advanced and complex gynecologic surgeries, performed through incisions less than 1cm in diameter.

With over fifteen years’ experience in robotic surgery, Dr. Stone is an internationally recognized thought-leader in the field. He has performed hundreds of procedures using the system and has also served as a proctor for Intuitive to train other physicians in its use. Dr. Stone is an enthusiastic advocate for the system, saying, “The da Vinci Robotic laparoscopic platform allows me to be a more autonomous, binocular, two and even three armed minimally invasive surgeon”.

THE BENEFITS

With improved recovery time, less scarring and less pain, robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery offers multiple benefits, allowing the accomplishment of even the most complex and challenging cases in laparoscopy.
Dr. David Stone and OceanMed provide this state-of-the-art service to women for a variety of conditions, including fibroids, endometriosis, and pelvic organ prolapse. Dr. Stone states, “As a gynecologist, the robot can assist me in performing resection of endometriosis, myomectomies (uterine fibroid removal), pelvic organ prolapse repairs, and hysterectomies through incisions smaller than the width of a finger.”

LEADING-EDGE CARE IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

Our state-of-the-art clinic is equipped with the most advanced imaging technology available, delivered by a highly experienced team of doctors, nurses, sonographers, radiographers and support staff, providing an unrivalled suite of women’s, children and imaging healthcare services. We’re proud to put such an emphasis on the overall patient experience so that you can feel guided through your healthcare journey.

Get in touch if you’d like to find out if you’re a candidate for robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery.