Jefferson-Abington Surgeon Completes 1,500th Robotic Procedure

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — A Jefferson Abington Hospitak surgeon has recently completed a milestone 1,500th robotic procedure.

Surgeon Seth Newman used the technology to perform a ventral hernia repair, one of the most common and fastest-growing robotic general surgery procedures.

"It takes many years to achieve this level of accomplishment, and in Dr. Newman’s case it accentuates his extensive experience as a general surgeon," hospital officials said.

Newman maintains that, in his specialty, robotic-assisted techniques allow surgeons to perform complex abdominal wall and minimally invasive procedures through smaller incisions — which often means less pain, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery for patients.

“This is definitely a whole-team effort, inclusive of my OR, perioperative and central supply colleagues,” he said. “I’m especially grateful to Emily Rixon, RNFA, who has been my bedside OR assistant in nearly all of my robotic operations.”

Jefferson Abington Hospital continues to expand its minimally invasive surgery program, giving more patients in the community access to advanced surgical options close to home.

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