The Institute of Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE) announced the launch of an ambitious robotic surgery program in the country, with residents of Coahuila among the first to benefit.
The Saltillo General Hospital will debut a state-of-the-art surgical robot on September 24th, designed to offer more precise interventions with less pain and accelerated recovery for patients.
Martí Batres Guadarrama, director general of ISSSTE, announced during the morning press conference that the robotic surgery plan will allow the company to expand from a single team—located for a decade at the 20 de Noviembre Hospital in Mexico City—to six distributed across different regions of the country.
In the case of Coahuila, in addition to the Saltillo General Hospital, the Torreón Regional High Specialty Hospital will also have this type of technology.
“We are going to strengthen the infrastructure in robotic medicine. This surgery allows for less bleeding, less pain, and faster hospital discharges; in some cases, recovery time is reduced from one month to one week,” Batres explained.
Oncology Specialty
The first interventions will focus on patients with cancer. Scheduled procedures include kidney, esophagus, bladder, prostate, and gynecological surgeries.
The official emphasized that the robotic system, known as “Da Vinci,” is fully operated by specialists who control a console with levers and pedals, ensuring precision in hard-to-reach surgical areas.
Benefit for Patients and Hospitals
The reduction in recovery time is not only an advantage for patients, but also for the healthcare system: beds are freed up more quickly, sick leave is reduced, and the availability of services for other beneficiaries is improved.
With the launch in Saltillo on September 24, followed by Mexico City on October 1 and Torreón on October 15, ISSSTE plans to consolidate a new high-tech care model for Mexicans.
Source: oem
