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New robots join teams in Showcase the Maestro System’s
Simplicity and Ease-of-Use
operating theatres
Ayrshire patients will bene昀椀t from latest technology
It is expected that as a result of
the surgery, patients will leave
hospital sooner and return to
full activity more quickly than
before.
Ms Dowey said: “It’s great to see
the expansion of Robot Assisted
Surgery here in Ayrshire which
will assist surgeons to carry
out more advanced surgical
procedures closer to home.
Praise MSP Sharon Dowey
Robots in the operating theatre
will help Ayrshire patients return
home from hospital quicker than
before, says an MSP.
Conservative Sharon Dowey has
welcomed new state-of-the-art
urology services in NHS Ayrshire
& Arran following the expansion
of Robot Assisted Surgery (RAS)
to include some colorectal and
urology surgery.
RAS allows surgeons to perform
a range of complex procedures
with more precision, 昀氀exibility
and control than is possible with
conventional techniques.
Ms Dowey said that the upgrade
will assist surgeons and improve
outcomes for patients – while
attracting and retaining skilled
professionals in the region.
“Now that this procedure has
expanded to include some
colorectal and urology surgery,
more patients will bene昀椀t from
shorter hospital stays and will
recover far quicker than before.”
And Ms Dowey pointed out: “On
top of that, NHS Ayrshire and
Arran can expect to attract and
retain additional skilled surgical
staff – which is great to hear with
all health boards struggling to
retain staff at the moment.
“I’m glad that the health board
is looking at innovative ways
to deliver surgery and reduce
the time that a patient stays in
hospital.
“This is a step in the right
direction to deliver for patients
and increase capacity in our
hospitals.”
Source: Kilmarnock Standard
STUART WILSON
The Franche-Comté Polyclinic, part of ELSAN, the leading
private hospital group in France, and Moon Surgical, a FrenchAmerican pioneer in collaborative robotics, today shared their
experience using the Maestro System in the treatment of more
than 40 patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery.
The surgical team at the Franche-Comté Polyclinic rapidly achieved
autonomy with the Maestro System, requiring support from Moon
Surgical staff for just six procedures before independently managing
setup and operation. This swift transition underscores the user-friendly
design of the system.
“The learning curve with robotic-assisted surgery devices today is
signi昀椀cant, often mandating multi-day training, case observations, and
proctored procedures,” said Dr. Mercoli, one of the leading minimally
invasive bariatric surgeons in France who practices at the FrancheComté Polyclinic. “The Maestro System is entirely different; after only
a one-hour onsite training, I could use it immediately to enhance my
existing laparoscopic technique with more control and stability. Since
then, Maestro has become a central part of our surgical practice.”
Implementing the new commercial Maestro System bene昀椀ts not just
surgeons but also their assistants, often in dire shortage, who must
often hold ergonomically challenging positions for prolonged periods leading to pain and shortened careers.
“The Maestro System has been a wonderful addition to our operating
room,” said Dany Scheffer, who assists Dr. Mercoli at the FrancheComté Polyclinic. “I feel much better at the end of the day because
it eliminated my need to hold long uncomfortable positions. My hands
are also free to anticipate operative needs and assist the surgeon in a
more ef昀椀cient manner.”
Globally, over 20 million patients undergo soft tissue procedures
annually. With the Maestro System, Moon Surgical empowers
laparoscopy teams in these procedures with the latest technology in
robotics, computer vision, and arti昀椀cial intelligence. The system is
designed to enhance the precision and control of laparoscopic surgery
and meet the needs of high-volume surgeons performing procedures
such as cholecystectomy and hernia repairs while supporting complex
multi-quadrant procedures.
About Moon Surgical
Moon Surgical, based in Paris, France, and San Francisco, California,
believes the future of the operating room lies in the hands of the
empowered surgeon.
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By equipping surgeons with complete control, renewed con昀椀dence, and
technology adaptable to any situation they encounter, Moon Surgical
strives to improve ef昀椀ciency in operating rooms and provide better
surgical care for patients. The minimalistic, co-manipulation Maestro
System uses tomorrow’s technology to deliver these vital skills to
surgeons, today. For more information, visit www.moonsurgical.com
About Franche-Comté Polyclinic
The Franche Comté polyclinic is a private ELSAN establishment whose
main activities are surgery, oncology and maternity. Today it has 98
doctors, 150 seats and beds, and accommodates nearly 17,000 stays per
year. ELSAN is the leading private healthcare operator in France, with
over 150 private hospitals and clinics in its network providing care to
4.2 million patients annually throughout France and Morocco.
SOURCE Moon Surgical
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