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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

UHealth reaches milestone of 20,000 robotic-assisted surgeries

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 surgical technology to its satellite centers to allow for same-day or next-day patient discharge.

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Why It Matters

Patients across the UHealth system may now have increased access to robotic-assisted surgical procedures at local satellite centers, which are associated with reduced blood loss and shorter hospital stays compared to traditional open surgery.

Key Facts

  • UHealth has performed over 20,000 robotic-assisted surgeries.
  • Robotic-assisted surgery is currently utilized in urology, colorectal, thoracic, orthopedic, ENT, and gynecology specialties.
  • The RAZOR trial found robotic surgery for bladder cancer resulted in reduced blood loss, fewer blood transfusions, and shorter hospital stays compared to open surgery.
  • UHealth plans to expand robotic surgery capabilities to satellite centers.
  • Patients undergoing robotic-assisted procedures at satellite centers are expected to be discharged on the same day or the next day.
  • Dr. Dipen Parekh anticipates the future integration of artificial intelligence into robotic surgery, though he emphasizes the necessity of human oversight.

Who's Mentioned

other20,000“Total number of robotic-assisted surgeries performed”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”