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HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | APRIL 7, 2025 17 Trinity Health Of New England: Innovating Surgical Care SPONSORED CONTENT T rinity Health Of New England offers comprehensive, patient-centered, personalized care coordination to meet the unique needs of every patient. In order to deliver the highest-quality surgical care, our hospitals and surgery centers utilize leading- edge technology, including minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. As a leader in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, our expert surgeons use the advanced precision of robotic technology for a wide range of surgeries, from complex operations to outpatient procedures. Benefits of Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery Trinity Health Of New England's robotic- assisted surgery offers greater precision through smaller incisions, meaning quicker recoveries, less complications, and better overall outcomes for patients. Smaller entry points mean less scarring and lower discomfort following surgery, and also allows for shorter hospital stays, quicker healing, and getting back to normal activity sooner. Transforming Spine Surgery Saint Francis Hospital recently became one of the first hospitals globally to begin using Mako SmartRobotics™ for Spine. Mako Spine is designed to transform the way spinal surgery is performed, elevating surgeon control and confidence, optimizing implant placement by combining Mako's 3D CT-based planning and AccuStop™ haptic technology. Mako Spine allows for a customized experience and intuitive workflow. "We are excited to be able to offer this transformative technology to our patients in need of spinal surgery," Valerie Powell- Stafford, MHSA, FACHE, President, Saint personalized treatment plan for each patient. "Being the first hospital in New England to offer this service displays our commitment to investing in the latest technology," said Husnain Kermalli, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Saint Mary's. "Not only that, but it also helps ensure the best outcomes for our patients, keeping them at the center of all we do." Cutting-Edge Technology At the end of last year, Saint Francis was the first hospital in the greater Hartford area to acquire the da Vinci 5 surgical system. The latest technology in robotic assisted surgery, the da Vinci 5 is suitable for various procedures including surgical oncology, thoracic, bariatric, urological, gynecological, and general surgeries. More than 150 new enhancements have been developed that enable surgeons to perform intricate procedures with greater accuracy and control. This is the third da Vinci robot for Saint Francis. "We are thrilled to bring this advanced, integrated robotic surgery system to Hartford," said Powell-Stafford. "Our surgeons are well-versed in robotic-assisted, minimally invasive procedures, and adding this system will benefit so many of our patients." Patients across the region have access to the best in robotic surgery, as Saint Mary's is also home to three da Vinci robots, while Mercy Medical Center in Springfield utilizes two da Vinci systems for a wide range of surgical procedures. Learn more at TrinityHealthOfNE.org/Robot. Francis. "As the first in New England to offer this highly advanced technology, adding this new system underscores our commitment to providing the most advanced, highest-quality care to our patients throughout the region." Aquablation® Therapy – First in New England Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury is the first hospital in New England to offer Aquablation® therapy with the new HYDROS™ Robotic System, a next- generation platform to treat men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate. Aquablation therapy is the only procedure that uses real-time, ultrasound-guided, heat-free waterjet for the treatment of BPH. The combination of the camera and ultrasound allows the surgeon to see the entire prostate and make a highly Aquablation therapy is available at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. Saint Francis Hospital recently acquired the da Vinci 5 surgical system.