Community Medical Center Invites Public to ‘Test Drive’ da Vinci Surgical Robot

Toms River, NJ, October 21, 2016 – Community Medical Center’s dedication to providing patients with access to state-of-the-art technology began nine years ago, when the hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, introduced robotic-assisted surgery to Ocean County. They have built upon that promise by introducing a second robot, the da Vinci Xi, which features the latest in cutting-edge technology, to its surgical program.

Community Medical Center will hold a Robotic Surgery Open House on Tuesday, November 1, 8 am – 3 pm, where guests will be able to ‘test drive’ a da Vinci robot. This event is open to the public and will take place in Community Medical Center’s Outpatient Lobby. Attendees will be able to learn more about the latest robotic-assisted technology now available for use in surgical procedures at Community Medical Center, and surgeons and staff will be on hand to answer questions. No registration is required for this free event.

Surgeons at Community Medical Center have been performing robotic surgery since 2008, making them among the most experienced robotic-assisted surgeons in the region. The da Vinci Surgical Systems is designed to help surgeons perform minimally invasive surgery through the control of specialized instruments and a miniaturized camera, resulting in shorter recovery times, less risk of infection and less pain for patients. Surgical expertise is available at Community Medical Center in gynecologic oncology, gynecology, colon surgery, general surgery for hernia and gall bladder procedures, and urologic for prostatectomies.

For more information about robotic-assisted surgical procedures at Community Medical Center or a referral to a highly skilled surgeon, please call 1.888.724.7123 or visit barnabashealth.org/community.

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RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety.