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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

UHealth reaches 20,000 robotic-assisted surgery milestone

UHealth, the University of Miami Health System, has surpassed 20,000 robotic-assisted surgeries across multiple medical specialties. The health system plans to expand this technology to its satellite centers to allow patients to receive acute care closer to home.

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Why It Matters

Patients at UHealth facilities may now have increased access to robotic-assisted surgical options at local , which are associated with shorter hospital stays and reduced blood loss compared to traditional open surgery.

Key Facts

  • UHealth has performed over 20,000 robotic-assisted surgeries.
  • Robotic-assisted surgery is currently utilized across urology, colorectal, thoracic, orthopedic, ENT, and gynecology specialties.
  • The RAZOR trial indicated that robotic surgery for bladder cancer resulted in reduced blood loss, fewer blood transfusions, and shorter hospital stays compared to open surgery.
  • Patients undergoing robotic-assisted surgery typically return home on the same day or the next day.
  • UHealth intends to expand robotic-assisted surgical capabilities to all satellite centers.
  • Dr. Dipen Parekh anticipates the future integration of artificial intelligence into robotic surgery, though he emphasizes the necessity of a human operator.

Who's Mentioned

otherRAZOR trial“Clinical trial comparing robotic surgery to open surgery for bladder cancer”personDipen Parekh“CEO of UHealth, Director of Robotic Surgery, and Founding Director of Desai Seth”organizationDesai Sethi Urology Institute“Urology research and care institute”organizationUHealth“University of Miami Health System”