October 11 2021 – Colorectal surgeon, Dr. Hayder Al-Azzawi, hits a major milestone by completing his 1000th robotic surgery case at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Dr. Al-Azzawi performs robotic-assisted colorectal procedures at Good Sam, using the da Vinci XI Surgical System by Intuitive. In addition, Dr. Al-Azzawi performs robotic-assisted colorectal procedures at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.
“I am honored to be able to perform these robotic surgeries in our community which most importantly helps the patients I treat to some of the very best care right here in Palm Beach County,” said Dr. Al-Azzawi. “Because of the efficiency and quality of robotic surgery, it allows patients to recover quicker, with less scaring and better outcomes than ever before.”
The da Vinci allows doctors high imaging views in 3D, which is magnified more than 10 times to what the human eye can see. The robot also allows the doctors to use instruments giving the surgeon a far greater range of motion with smoother precision and accuracy for the patient.
“We want to congratulate Dr. Al-Azzawi on this fine achievement. It is very rewarding to see robotic technology continue to help our patients get the best surgical care possible and close to home,” said Sheri Montgomery, chief executive officer at Good Samaritan Medical Center. “We continue to deliver some of the best quality care here at Good Samaritan Medical Center and have been doing so for over 100 years.”
Dr. Al-Azzawi performs numerous colorectal surgery procedures robotically with the da Vinci XI Surgical System including:
- Partial Colectomy for Complicated Diverticulitis
- Partial Colectomy for Colon Cancer
- Partial Colectomy for Crohn’s Disease
- Hernia Repair (Groin, Parastomal, Incisional, Umbilical)
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Proctectomy (LAR, APR) for Rectal Cancer, IBD, Anal Cancer
- Rectopexy (Rectal Prolapse)
With over 20 specially trained surgeons in a variety of specialties, the Robotic Surgical Institute at Good Samaritan Medical Center offers some of the latest advancements in minimally invasive, robotic-assisted procedures to our community. For more information about our robotic services call 866-306-2225 or go to www.goodsamaritanmc.com. Dr. Hayder Al-Azzawi’s offices with Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group are located in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter, for more information call 561-835-3396 or visit: www.DrHayderAlAzzawi.com.
About Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group
Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group (PBHNPG), a division of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, is a multi-specialty physician group that has provided care to the Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities since 2007. Our award-winning physicians provide a level of expertise that has resulted in regional firsts and outstanding patient outcomes. As an affiliate of the Palm Beach Health Network, one of the largest healthcare networks in Palm Beach County, PBHNPG specialists, sub-specialists and primary care physicians and staff are committed to delivering the highest quality care to the communities we serve. The Palm Beach Health Network consists of Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center, along with various ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient facilities and urgent care centers. All of our hospitals have received prestigious awards and accolades, national rankings and multiple accreditations. We are dedicated to the standards of excellent patient care that are the hallmark of the Tenet brand. At PBHNPG, our mission is to improve the life of every person who enters our doors. Today, we are proud to be one of the most respected physician networks in the area.
