Cutting-edge Surgery, Closer to Home
With the da Vinci 5 surgical system, Island Health is bringing leading-edge, minimally invasive surgery to our community—so you can heal faster, stay closer to your support system and get back to life sooner.
The da Vinci 5 surgical robot revolutionizes surgery, setting a new standard of care for many surgical procedures. Its key advantage is the ability to perform minimally invasive procedures with enhanced precision. This is achieved with magnified imaging and improved dexterity, allowing for greater control during operations. As a result, surgeries are safer, and patients experience significantly faster recovery times. Smaller incisions reduce pain and the risk of infection, leading to shorter hospital stays and quicker return to daily activities.
Why Patients Choose Robotic Surgery?
Smaller Incisions, Faster Recovery
- Tiny incisions mean less pain, less scarring and fewer complications.
- Most patients go home the same day or within 24 hours.
Better Outcomes, Back to Life Sooner
- Reduced blood loss and lower risk of infection.
- Shorter hospital stays and faster return to normal activities.
- Fewer readmissions and improved long-term health.
Surgeries Performed with da Vinci 5
The da Vinci 5 robot is versatile, enabling surgeons to perform complex procedures across a range of specialties, including general surgery, gastrointestinal, gynecologic and urologic surgeries, with exceptional precision and control. The types of surgeries that can be performed with this robotic system include:
- General Surgery: Such as appendectomies, gallbladder removal and hernia repairs
- Gastrointestinal Surgery: Including colectomies, proctectomies and gastrectomies
- Gynecologic Surgery: Such as hysterectomies, pelvic organ prolapse repairs and
edometriosis resections - Urologic Surgery: Including cystectomies, radical prostatectomies and bladder repairs
By investing in the da Vinci 5 surgical robot, Island Health is:
- Expanding access to cutting-edge surgical options for our community.
- Keeping care local and reducing the burden on families.
- Attracting top surgical talent to our rural hospital.
Whether it’s a hernia repair, hysterectomy or urological surgery, the da Vinci 5 helps Island Health surgeons perform with greater precision and confidence—without sending patients hours away from home.