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Vithas Málaga Hospital Adds Da Vinci Robot for High-Precision Surgeries

The Malaga-based center incorporates advanced robotic technology for complex interventions, enhancing patient safety and recovery.

Close-up of the Da Vinci surgical robot's arms in an operating room.
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Close-up of the Da Vinci surgical robot's arms in an operating room.

The Vithas Málaga Hospital has integrated the Da Vinci surgical robot, an advanced system that enhances precision in complex operations and positions it as a benchmark in the province.

This cutting-edge technology allows surgeons to perform interventions with accuracy far superior to conventional methods. The Da Vinci does not operate autonomously; it is controlled by the specialist from a console, replicating their movements with robotic arms just one centimeter in diameter that filter tremors and offer a 15x magnified, high-definition 3D view.
The minimally invasive surgery characteristic of this system is performed through small incisions. This translates into direct patient benefits, such as less blood loss, reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and a faster overall recovery.
This type of procedure is particularly useful in oncological interventions, for both malignant and benign tumors, where surgical precision directly impacts clinical outcomes.
The specialties benefiting from this at Vithas Málaga include urology, gynecology, general and digestive surgery, and thoracic surgery. These areas, which handle anatomically difficult-to-access regions or require special delicacy, find significant added value in robotics.

"This incorporation reflects our constant pursuit of excellence and will allow us to address complex pathologies with greater safety and efficacy."

Estela Díaz Sánchez · Medical Director of the hospital
The acquisition of the Da Vinci is part of the strategy of the Vithas group, which comprises 22 hospitals and 40 medical centers across 14 Spanish provinces, to focus on technological innovation to enhance service quality and patient safety.