Tzu Chi Hospital treats hernias with surgical robot

The medical facility has treated 40 patients using a minimally invasive procedure.

- INDONESIA

Tzu Chi Hospital in Jakarta has launched its Hernia Center, which seeks to treat all types of hernia using cutting-edge technology, whilst promoting early detection.

Located on the hospital's second floor, the Hernia Center offers conventional and laparoscopic hernia surgeries and includes the Versius Modular Robotic System, which is a portable surgical robot.

Developed by Cambridge-based CMR Surgical, the robot allows minimally invasive procedures, reducing tissue damage, improving patient comfort, along with speeding up recovery time.

Hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles, according to Mayo Clinic. The resulting bulge can be painful, especially when you cough, bend over or lift a heavy object, but many hernias do not cause pain, it added. “We aim to equip our healthcare professionals with the best tools available to ensure they can perform at their highest level,” said Satyanegara, a neurosurgeon and senior director at Tzu Chi Hospital. “This is a milestone in our journey to serve more people.”