Introducing the da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical System NCH Healthcare System has joined a collection of healthcare systems across the country that currently offer the latest 4th generation da Vinci surgical system. The da Vinci Xi System was designed with the goal of further advancing the technology used in minimally invasive surgery. The System can be used across a spectrum of minimally invasive surgical procedures and has been optimized for multi-quadrant surgeries in the areas of gynecology, urology, thoracic, cardiac, and general surgery. By enabling efficient access throughout the abdomen or chest, the da Vinci Xi System expands upon core da Vinci System features, including wristed instruments, 3D-HD visualization, intuitive motion, and an ergonomic design. As with all da Vinci Surgical Systems, the surgeon is 100% in control of the robotic-assisted da Vinci System, which translates his/her hand movements into smaller, more precise movements of tiny instruments inside the patient’s body. The Xi System’s immersive 3D-HD vision system provides surgeons a highly magnified view, virtually extending their eyes and hands into the patient. Key Features Include: • A new overhead instrument arm architecture designed to facilitate anatomical access from virtually any position. • A new endoscope digital architecture that creates a simpler, more compact design with improved vision definition and clarity. • An ability to attach the endoscope to any arm, providing flexibility for visualizing the surgical site. • Smaller, thinner arms with newly designed joints that offer a greater range of motion than ever before. • Longer instrument shafts designed to give surgeons greater operative reach.
Benefits of the da Vinci Robot Surgical System to patients: • Shorter hospital stay • Less blood loss • Fewer complications • Less pain • Faster recovery time • Smaller incisions associated with minimal scarring
The da Vinci Xi System is an expandable technology platform that is designed to accommodate and seamlessly integrate a range of current technologies, as well as future innovations, in areas such as imaging, advanced instruments and anatomical access. We are truly thrilled to be a leader in this field and look forward to continuing to bring minimally invasive surgical options to Southwest Florida.
For more information on minimally invasive surgical options at NCH Healthcare System, visit nchmd.org .
Eating Healthy is Possible when Dining out Naples and Southwest Florida are culinary meccas with many enticing restaurants, and many residents, seasonal residents and visitors are regular patrons. But the tasty temptations on the menu can be an unhealthy trap, warned Audrey McKernan, RD, LD/N, CDE, (Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, and Certified Diabetes Educator at NCH’s Briggs Health Pavilion.) She shared strategies to help you eat well when dining out and offered tips you can apply when ordering from the menu at virtually any type of restaurant. “Is it really possible to dine out and eat healthy at the same time? The answer is a resounding YES!” said McKernan. “You just need to be an informed consumer of the foods you consume.” “First and foremost,” said McKernan, “many menu items are loaded with sodium.” She suggests you ask for low-sodium options, order dressings, sauces, and gravies on the side, and eliminate condiments such as soy sauce, steak sauce and ketchup. “Fresh foods are better than processed, and broiled, grilled or steamed options are generally better than those that are braised, basted or fried,” she said. Portion control is also important, said McKernan, to cut down on fat and calories along with excess sodium. “Ignore the breadbasket and butter and go with open-faced sandwiches or wraps to further cut carbs,” she suggested. Since many restaurants provide very large portions, she said you should consider splitting your meal between two people, or ask for half to be wrapped up for tomorrow’s lunch. “Ask right away so you don’t end up eating the whole dish,” she said. On the beverage front, drinking a glass or two of water before eating will curb your appetite, and cut your intake of alcohol as well, said McKernan. And if you’re going to drink, red wine is a healthier choice than the traditional piña coladas, daiquiris or margaritas, she added. “A margarita can “weigh in” at 750 calories.” she warned. “And be careful with the creamy, fat-filled specialty coffee drinks as well.”
Dessert, anyone? “Share.” said McKernan. “Your sweet tooth will be satisfied by just a couple of bites. Choose fruit with a dab of whipped cream, or better yet, put off dessert till you get home. Chances are that the craving will be gone.”
Dietician’s Tips for Healthy Dining Out • Drink water to avoid overeating. • Avoid sodium-laden sauces and ask for dressings etc on the side. • Pass on the breadbasket – literally. • If you’re having dessert, go with fruit, share, or wait until you get home.
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