Robotics

CGMH KH Da Vinci Robotic Center Program

Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital introduced the first Da Vinci robotic arm in 2015 and established the "Kaohsiung Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Center". In 2019, it introduced the second Da Vinci robotic arm and set up two exclusive operating rooms, becoming It is the only hospital in the southern region equipped with two latest fourth-generation Da Vinci systems.

To date (November 2023), Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital has completed 2,950 Da Vinci surgeries and trained 45 surgeons, including urology, obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, rectal surgery, general surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery.

Development of da Vinci surgery

Diverse peer to peer engagements across teams and branches

• Chang Gung Robotic Surgery Symposium
• Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Experience Sharing Event
• Da Vinci Training Workshop

In order to improve the Da Vinci surgical skills of doctors and the pre-operative preparation, intra-operative crisis management and postoperative care skills of nursing staff, we organize multiple surgical sharing and exchange activities, and regularly hold Da Vinci surgical exchange and sharing meetings and training workshops.

Robotic Surgery Training Center

Established the 1st first "Chang Gung Robotic Surgery Training Center" in Taiwan (Da Vinci Surgery Training Center) in Dec. 2020, in collaboration with Intuitive Surgical Taiwan. Providing TR100 training and evaluation courses for surgeons to be certified da Vinci surgeon.

• 2 da Vinci
  Training Systems

• 300+ Training Courses for national and international
  surgeons and assistants

• Aim to train
  250 personnel/ year
  for 2025

In the past, doctors had to go abroad for training in order to learn to use the Da Vinci surgical system.
In order to cultivate more Da Vinci surgeons in Taiwan, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Da Vinci Surgical System Intuitive Company cooperated to establish the first Chang Gung Memorial Robot Surgery Training Center in Taiwan in December 2020.
Two Da Vinci arm systems have been installed and 300 training sessions have been conducted since 2020. The goal is to train 250 people per year by 2025.

Future Outlook

• MIS Ratio Enhancement
  and Assets Optimization Curing more patients and
  building the most easily-accessed
  robotic program

• Novel Clinical Research PPoneering and extending
  the boundary of healthcare

• Top-Notch Training Cultivate future talents and enhancing the quality of care

Future outlook and development direction

1. Optimize equipment utilization rate and increase the proportion of minimally invasive surgeries: optimize the surgical workflow, shorten surgical preparation time, increase the available time of the robotic arm system, and increase the proportion of minimally invasive surgeries.
2. Promote a new generation of clinical research -: develop specialized indications for Da Vinci surgery, pioneer new surgical applications, and become a pioneer/leader in Da Vinci surgery.
3. Create top training content -: Continue to conduct training courses for Da Vinci surgeons and assistants, as well as nursing workshops to cultivate top Da Vinci surgery medical and nursing teams in the country.