Advancing Patient Care with Cutting-Edge Robotic Technology
March 17, 2025 – HCA Florida Mercy Hospital has further strengthened its surgical capabilities with the addition of a sixth robotic system, following the recent expansion of its operating rooms. This milestone is part of the hospital’s ongoing commitment to delivering cutting-edge surgical care to the community.
The latest addition, the da Vinci Xi Surgical System, enhances the hospital’s ability to perform a broad range of minimally invasive procedures with precision and efficiency. Key features of the system include:
- An overhead instrument arm architecture designed for improved anatomical access from various angles.
- An advanced endoscope digital architecture that enhances visual definition and clarity.
- The flexibility to attach the endoscope to any arm, allowing for optimal surgical site visualization.
- Slim, agile arms that provide a greater range of motion.
- Long instrument shafts that extend the surgeon’s operative reach.
“The addition of advanced robotic surgical systems underscores our commitment to state-of-the art precision and excellence in patient care,” said Dr. Amadeo Cabral, general surgeon at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital. “By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we enhance our ability to perform complex procedures with greater accuracy, leading to improved outcomes and faster recoveries.”
About HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, a comprehensive medical facility serving the healthcare needs of South Florida for close to 75 years, is a part of HCA Florida Healthcare. The 488-bed, acute care hospital is an award-winning facility that specializes in emergency services that are kid and senior friendly, maternity with level III NICU, general and robotic surgery, hyperbaric and wound care center, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedic and spine, primary stroke center, weight loss programs and more. Mercy is Miami-Dade’s only catholic hospital and provides patients with the best quality care in a compassionate and caring environment. Mercy Hospital is located in the heart of Coconut Grove, FL with a bay front property that makes Mercy accessible by land, air and sea.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. United as a statewide network in 2022, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues working together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 11.6 million patient encounters each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. The network provides more than $903 million in uncompensated care and contributes nearly $2.2 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly-trained specialists, including the state’s largest cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is also a major supporter of university-based healthcare programs and residencies and fellowships throughout the Sunshine State. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
