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HSHS St. Elizabeth’s is home to the region’s most advanced robotic surgery program, offering minimally invasive options for a wide range of conditions.

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Robotic-Assisted Surgery

When you need surgery, the goal is simple: the best result with the least impact on your body. Robotic-assisted surgery helps make that possible.

At HSHS St. Elizabeth’s, your surgeon is 100% in control at all times. The robotic system translates their hand movements into small, precise movements inside your body through tiny incisions.

We offer robotic surgery for gynecology, urology, general surgery, orthopedic, and pulmonary procedures. Our fleet - a da Vinci 5, two da Vinci Xi, the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution for knees, the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy system for lungs, and the HYDROS Robotic System for enlarged prostate - is the most advanced in the region.

Benefits of Robotic Surgery

  • Smaller incisions
  • Reduced pain and trauma to your body
  • Less scaring
  • Faster recovery and return to your normal daily activities

Da Vinci Surgical Systems


HSHS St. Elizabeth's is home to three da Vinci surgical robots - two da Vinci Xi™ systems and the recently added da Vinci 5, the newest robot in the da Vinci portfolio.

Most instruments are compatible across all three systems, giving your surgical team more flexibility and consistency no matter which robot is used for your procedure.

Our da Vinci systems are used for a wide range of procedures, including:

  • Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
  • Hernia repair
  • Hysterectomy
  • Kidney removal (nephrectomy)
  • Prostate removal (prostatectomy)

Each system gives your surgeon a magnified, 3D high-definition view inside your body and instruments that bend and rotate far beyond what the human hand can do — for greater precision with less risk.

Both systems also include Firefly™ Fluorescence Imaging, which uses a special camera and dye to reveal blood vessels and tissue that would otherwise be invisible to the human eye during surgery.

headshot of Dr Scott Crouch

A Regional Leader in Robotic Surgery Education

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s has been named an Intuitive Epicenter, a designation given to hospitals recognized for their expertise in da Vinci robotic surgery. It means your care team is trained at the highest level and is actively shaping how robotic surgery is taught and practiced.

Dr. Scott Crouch, our chief of surgery and a Key Opinion Leader with Intuitive, leads live case observations for surgeons from across the country. That kind of peer-to-peer teaching keeps our program at the leading edge.

“These events are aimed at educating other surgeons on the use of the DaVinci platform and highlighting the numerous benefits in a peer-to-peer setting.” - Dr. Scott Crouch, Chief of Surgery, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

More Robotic Solutions at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s

VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution for Knee Replacement

If you need a partial or total knee replacement, our orthopedic surgeons use the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution for greater accuracy and a faster return to the activities you love.

Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy for Lung Biopsies

The ion bronchoscopy system lets your surgeon reach and biopsy areas deep in the lung that were once very difficult to access while still being minimally invasive. It’s a major step forward in diagnosing and treating lung disease early.

Aquablation Therapy for Enlarged Prostate

If you're dealing with an enlarged prostate, Aquablation therapy may be the answer. At HSHS St. Elizabeth's, we use the HYDROS Robotic System to remove the tissue blocking urine flow, without a skin incision.