Since 2000 when we became the first hospital in Oregon to utilize robot assistance for minimally invasive surgeries, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center has been at the forefront of offering more comfortable, convenient, and safe surgical options.

Continuing in our commitment to enhance patient care through investments in technology, I'm proud to announce that we've recently dedicated 18 minimally invasive surgical suites and operating rooms at St. Vincent Medical Center, outfitted with the most technologically advanced equipment, including:

• High-definition monitors, which allow for unparalleled precision during surgery by providing image resolution that's more than double that of standard surgical monitors
• High-definition laparoscopes, providing the greatest clarity and detail
• Ceiling-mounted, free-floating equipment, to allow better and safer access to our patients
• Fully integrated, online surgical communication tools, enabling your health care team including your primary care provider to gain instant access to your vital surgical information
• Two da Vinci® Surgical Systems, a tool that includes a robotic arm, tiny cameras, and precision instrumentation to enable more complex operations to be performed with less trauma to the body

These latest innovations in surgical technology, however, are only part of what makes St. Vincent Medical Center a leader in minimally invasive surgical care. Our professional, experienced team of surgeons, nurses and physicians make a real difference every day in ensuring the best outcomes, most comfort and caring for you and your health needs.

I'm proud to lead this technologically and professionally advanced surgical team. From all of us at St. Vincent Medical Center, we look forward to caring for you.

Daniel Tseng, M.D.
Director of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center