Distalmotion has unveiled the initial successful outpatient operations in the United States utilizing its Dexter surgical robot platform. A team of experts at UC San Diego Health triumphantly executed two adult inguinal hernia repairs on November 26, overseen by Dr. Garth R. Jacobsen and Dr. Ryan Broderick.
Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Distalmotion gained FDA de novo approval for using Dexter in adult inguinal hernia restoration last October. The device’s introduction to the U.S. is significant, having already benefited more than 1,300 patients across Europe.
The Dexter system aims to broaden robotic benefits across various healthcare settings including more hospitals, outpatient departments, and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs). This modular, compact, and open platform emphasizes straightforwardness and enhances accessibility, according to Distalmotion.
Diversifying its utility, Dexter is compatible with third-party 3D imaging systems, energy devices, vessel sealers, and a range of laparoscopic instruments. It comes with a selection of fully wristed, single-use tools, offering enhanced dexterity, precision, dependable performance, and minimized reprocessing demands.
Efficiency is key, as Dexter seamlessly fits into existing operational frameworks and is compatible with current operating room gear. The design of the instruments streamlines the workflow by eliminating complicated reprocessing steps. Its innovative design ensures immediate access to patients from the sterile surgical console, and it’s been tailored to be the “surgeon’s robot,” allowing surgeons full procedural control.
“With over 90% of inguinal hernia surgeries in the U.S. being performed in outpatient and ambulatory settings, there is a strong demand for robotic solutions designed specifically for such environments,” commented Greg Roche, CEO of Distalmotion. “We are excited to demonstrate how Dexter can surmount cost, spatial, and workflow hurdles traditionally faced in outpatient care, while delivering superior robotic solutions to enhance care for both surgeons and patients.”