April 16, 2025 – In a remarkable milestone that reflects both surgical excellence and unwavering dedication to patient care, Dr. Ricardo Estape, a gynecologic oncologist, has successfully completed his 10,000th robotic surgery.
Dr Ricardo Estape
This extraordinary achievement represents more than just a number – it reflects lives changed, families healed and a stronger, healthier community. Over the course of his career with HCA Florida Institute for Gynecologic Oncology, a part of HCA Florida Healthcare, Dr. Estape has helped thousands of patients return to the lives they love, often during their most vulnerable moments.
“Reaching this milestone is humbling,” said Dr. Estape. “It’s always been about the people. Every patient I see has a story and I am honored to be part of their healing journey.”
As Dr. Estape celebrates this milestone, we also celebrate his patients that made it possible – patients from all over Florida, the United States and around the world who placed their trust in him, colleagues who support his work and a shared mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care.
HCA Florida Institute for Gynecologic Oncology’s care team also includes Barbara Yuen, RN, an experienced robotic director who has assisted Dr. Estape with all 10,000 cases. Dr. Enrique Prada has been Dr. Estape’s surgical assistant for a majority of the robotic surgeries. They have both been working alongside Dr. Estape for over 20 years.
Robotic surgery offers several benefits for both the patients and surgeons, especially in procedures that require precision and control. Dr. Estape performs robotic surgeries at six HCA Florida Healthcare facilities: HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, HCA Florida JFK Hospital, HCA Florida JFK North Hospital and HCA Florida Palms West Hospital.
Here are the key advantages to robotic surgery:
- Minimally invasive
- Faster Recovery
- Less Pain and Scarring
- Lower Risk of Infection
- Greater Surgical Precision
For more information about robotic surgery at HCA Florida Healthcare, visit: HCAFloridaHealthcare.com/specialties/surgery/minimally-invasive-surgery.
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. As one of the state’s leading healthcare networks, HCA Florida Healthcare’s 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues work together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 12 million patient encounters annually. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. In 2024, the network provided more than $1 billion in uncompensated care and contributed more than $3.7 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly trained specialists, including the state’s most comprehensive cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is a leader in in training future healthcare professionals, offering 151 Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs at 27 different hospitals with more than 2,400 residents. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
