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ST JOHN of God Hospital has launched a community fundraising drive to bring world-class robotic surgical technology to Bendigo.<\/p>\n

Hospital staff have said the cutting-edge da Vinci Xi robot will improve health outcomes for patients, but will also contribute to lessening a need for local people to travel to Melbourne for surgery.<\/p>\n

The fundraising target is $2 million, and the hospital plans to have the robot on site within six months.<\/p>\n

Some fundraising events are also pencilled in.<\/p>\n

Guided by surgeons, the robot enables minimally-invasive surgery. In turn, this can result in shorter hospital stays, less scarring, fewer complications and faster recovery from a procedure.<\/p>\n

“It’s time we have world-class surgical care in Bendigo,” hospital chief executive Michael Hogan said.<\/p>\n

“The da Vinci Xi is a breakthrough in surgical technology that will enable high-precision cancer surgery for patients in Bendigo and the region without the need to travel to Melbourne.<\/p>\n

“Every dollar that’s donated will enable us to innovate and improve our community’s care.”‘<\/p>\n

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Better outcomes: St John of God Hospital Bendigo wants help to buy cutting-edge surgical equipment. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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When it is in use, the da Vinci Xi is expected to enhance the hospital’s capabilities for prostate, colorectal and thoracic surgery, along with gynaecological surgical procedures.<\/p>\n

The robot can also help in a range of cancer-related surgeries including stomach, pancreatic, liver, head and neck, and lung operations.<\/p>\n

Mr Hogan said St John of God Bendigo Hospital was committed to the best clinical outcomes for patients.<\/p>\n

“Robotic surgery significantly aids this commitment and will assist in reducing the health care disadvantage suffered by rural and regional patients,” he said.<\/p>\n

“Specialists and patients will be very grateful for the help of our generous community to bring this trail-blazing technology to our hospital.”<\/p>\n

Robtic surgical assistance provides surgeons with better precision, flexibility and control during potentially life-saving operations.<\/p>\n

It enables them to see and navigate areas that may not be visible to the naked eye when operating on crucial organs or performing cancer-related surgery.<\/p>\n

The da Vinci Xi robot was developed in the United States by the Intuitive Surgical company.<\/p>\n

Donations can be made online at sjogfoundation.org.au\/donate-bendigo<\/a> or by calling the St John of God Foundation on 1800 281 288.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ST JOHN of God Hospital has launched a community fundraising drive to bring world-class robotic surgical technology to Bendigo. Hospital staff have said the cutting-edge da Vinci Xi robot will improve health outcomes for patients, but will also contribute to lessening a need for local people to travel to Melbourne for surgery. The fundraising target […]<\/p>\n

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