Surgeons at Northwest Health – Porter are First in Region to Use Latest high-tech Surgical Robot

Valparaiso, IN – For years, minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery has been offered at Northwest

Health - Porter and today we’ve taken another step forward to provide our patients with access to the

latest technology.

This new technology helps surgeons minimize trauma to surrounding tissues and can lead to faster

recovery times and shorter hospital stays for patients. It is the only system of its kind in Northwest

Indiana. This investment demonstrates Northwest Health’s commitment to providing patients with the

highest standard of care in Northwest Indiana and takes surgical technology to the next level.

General Surgeons Andrew Martin, M.D. and Jaron Pettis, M.D. were the first to use the new technology

which reduces operating time and the time patients spend under general anesthesia. Both surgeons are

well versed in robotic technology and its benefits for certain patients.

“We do many robotic surgeries at Northwest Health – Porter and we’re always looking for

advancements in the level of care we can provide our patients,” said James Leonard, D.O., FACEP, chief

executive officer of Northwest Health – Porter. “The addition of new general surgeons to our staff has

increased the need to expand our capabilities, underscoring the need for this new surgical robot to

support advanced, minimally invasive procedures.”

Like all robotic systems, the surgeon is 100% in control of the robotic-assisted system, which can be

used in several different procedures including urological and gynecology procedures, and offers more

than 150 enhancements over the previous versions. Major advancements include improved accuracy

and precision with force sensing technology, enhanced 3D imaging and better ergonomics for surgeon

comfort and surgical viewing.

For more information on minimally invasive surgical options at Northwest Health – Porter

visit https://www.nwhealthporter.com/robotic-surgery-services

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About Northwest Health

Northwest Health is a regional healthcare system committed to providing communities in Northwest

Indiana with high-quality, accessible health care — from highly specialized care and surgical services to

more routine primary care. The system of more than 60 access points includes three hospitals, five

emergency departments, urgent care centers, outpatient surgery centers, an ambulance service, and

physician offices. A compassionate team of caregivers work hard to fulfill its mission to help people get

well and live healthier. Northwest Health – Porter is owned in part by physicians. For more information,

visit NWHealthIN.com.