Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Performs 25,000 Robotic-Assisted Surgical Procedures
Milestone places Hackensack University Medical Center in the top 1% of hospitals nationwide
Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center is now part of an elite group of hospitals in the U.S. to have performed 25,000 robotic surgical procedures. Minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgical care benefits the patient, including lower risk of infection, less pain after surgery, and a faster recovery and return to normal activities.
Hackensack University Medical Center’s robotic surgery program is the largest and most experienced in the state — and one of the busiest in the nation. Performing 25,000 robotic surgeries puts Hackensack University Medical Center in the top 1% of hospitals in the country that have achieved this milestone.
“Our surgeons have been pioneers in the use of robotic surgical technology since they performed New Jersey’s first robotic surgery more than 20 years ago,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, the chief executive officer of Hackensack Meridian Health. “The team has also pioneered the use of single-port robotic surgery, which allows our surgeons to perform complex procedures through a single, half-inch incision.”
Jeremy J. Broecker knows just how necessary this experience with robotics is. He recently drove more than 1,200 miles from his hometown in Minnesota to have Michael D. Stifelman, M.D., Chair of Urology and Director of Robotic Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center, perform single-port robotic surgery to treat Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction. In this condition, blockage occurs at the junction where the ureter attaches to the kidney.
“I watched Dr. Stifelman’s videos online and was inspired by his skill and confidence. I knew if I could get him to do my surgery that I was going to go for it,” explains Jeremy. “So far I’ve enjoyed a swift recovery and am excited to move on with my life.”
“When it comes to delivering robotic surgical outcomes that consistently exceed national benchmarks for safety and quality, experience matters,” said Dr. Stifelman. “Our patients receive care from some of the country’s highest-volume surgeons — many of whom are fellowship-trained, have been performing robotic surgical procedures for decades, and conducted groundbreaking research to advance the field of robotic-assisted surgery.”
Learn more about innovative urological care at Hackensack University Medical Center.
