February 14, 2024 – HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital is excited to announce that they have completed a milestone surgery using an innovative surgical stapler equipped with staple line reinforcement featuring bioabsorbable technology. Dr. Fernando Bayron, a skilled bariatric surgeon, performed the surgery using this revolutionary device.
The surgical stapler enhances surgical precision, achieves optimal sleeve anatomy, and contributes to more consistent and symmetrical patient outcomes. This marks a significant advancement in bariatric surgery and aligns with HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital’s commitment to providing solutions that lead to improved outcomes.
The device used in the surgery underwent a rigorous multi-site IDE study involving 62 patients, demonstrating its safety, effectiveness, and comparable or superior performance to existing devices.
HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital CEO Cory Mead expressed his excitement, saying, “We are thrilled to witness the successful implementation of this high-tech surgical stapler in the skilled hands of Dr. Fernando Bayron. This achievement reflects our dedication to advancing surgical approaches and delivering consistent results in bariatric surgery.”
The surgery using this innovative stapler reinforces the hospital’s commitment to providing improved patient outcomes and is a significant milestone.
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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 11,000 experienced doctors and more than 79,000 colleagues working together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care to more than 8.6 million patients 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 $848.8 million in uncompensated care and contributes $2.1 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.
