New robotic surgical system available at CHRISTUS Spohn [Video]

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — CHRISTUS Health is working to advance the tools used in surgery to make it safer and more reliable when it comes to patient care. 

Nine years ago, 3NEWS told you about the then new Da Vinci Xi, a robotic surgical system that helped doctors perform minimally invasive surgeries. 

Today, the technology is moving forward, which is allowing doctors at Christus Spohn Shoreline and South to deliver the best care possible. 

Dr. Jorge Uribe has been practicing general surgery with the Da Vinci Xi for the last six years. The robotic surgical system is something he says has truly changed the way surgeons help their patients. 

“Robotics are taking over as a gold standard in multiple surgical procedures – urology, general surgery, thoracic surgery as well,” Uribe said. “Giving the opportunity for patients to have access …