Center for
Robotic Surgery
HOMS has started its Robotic Surgery Program with the incorporation of a Da Vinci surgical robot.
The objective of this initiative is twofold: to make this state-of-the-art technology available to all patients for consolidated indications, and with their
HOMS has started its Robotic Surgery Program with the incorporation of a Da Vinci surgical robot.
The objective of this initiative is twofold: to make this state-of-the-art technology available to all patients for the consolidated indications, and with its consequent benefits for patients who are treated with
The resulting benefits for patients who are treated with this system, and be in a position to continue to be at the forefront of surgical treatment for the next decade.
This system, and be in a position to continue to be at the forefront of surgical treatment for the next decade.
The Da Vinci surgical robot is the most sophisticated and innovative minimally invasive surgical technique available today; a treatment that offers results equal to or better than conventional surgery, with the added benefits of a minimally invasive procedure.
Advantages
Clinical advantages of minimally invasive robotic surgery:
- Early recovery, less trauma and pain.
- Better aesthetic result.
- Soon return to routine activity.
- Shorter hospitalization time.
- Greater security, less complications.
Portfolio of services
- General surgery.
- Oncologic Surgery.
- Bariatric surgery.
- Urology.
- Gynecology.
Professionals
- Dr. Rafael Sánchez Español
- Dr. Juan Félix Capellán
- Dr. Héctor Sánchez Navarro
- Dr. José de Js. Álvarez Torres
Urology
- Dr. David B. Samadi
Gynecology
- Dr. Clara Santillan
Samadi-HOMS-Robotic Institute
The Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago (HOMS) is home to the SAMADI-HOMS-ROBOTIC INSTITUTE, which has a robotic surgery program with special application in prostate cancer, robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery performed with the da Vinci® surgical system.
Coordinated by
Dr. David B. Samadi
urologist oncologist and expert in robotic surgery for the treatment of prostate cancer. He has performed more than 5,200 robotic laparoscopic surgeries on patients with prostate, bladder and kidney cancers and is recognized as one of America’s foremost experts in robotic oncology. He developed his own technique for advanced prostate cancer surgery called SMART. He is currently Chairman of Urology and Chief of Robotic Surgery at St. Luke’s Hospital. Francis Hospital.
Prostate Cancer and SMART surgery
Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant cells (cancer) form in the tissues of the prostate, the gland in the male reproductive system located below the bladder and in front of the rectum.
There are no observable symptoms of prostate cancer while in the early stages. In more advanced stages, symptoms include:
- Urinary frequency or difficulty
- Blood in the urine or bone pain
- Among others
Among the risk factors related to prostate cancer are:
- Age
- Race or ethnic origin
- Geography
- Genetics or family history
- Diet for men
To treat this disease, Dr. David Samadi has developed the SMART technique, Samadi Modified Advanced Robotic Technique, which reduces surgical time to less than two hours and hospital stay recovery to less than 24 hours.
This procedure employs the latest advances in automation and computerized technology to remove the prostate affected by the tumor, through which it is possible to have a 3D view of the surgical field with the Insite Vision system, resulting in a great advantage over traditional surgery.
Director of the Robotic Surgery Center
Elective work schedule
Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
24-hour emergency service through the Emergency Room.
Phones
SAMADI-HOMS-ROBOTIC INSTITUTE
809-399-0569
829-947-2222 Extension 55454
Location
Hospital Building, Samadi Institute - Homs
Duarte Highway km 2.8
Santiago, Dominican Republic