Getting hands-on with the future of surgery
Earlier this month, more than 100 medial staff members, caregivers, EMS responders and hospital visitors enjoyed a firsthand look at the future of surgery during a Good Samaritan–hosted Robotics Open House.
Guests didn’t just watch, they participated. Anyone could step up to one of two surgeon consoles and try their hand at robotic precision by unwrapping candies or lifting small weights. The interactive experience sparked curiosity, conversation, and even some laughs.
Later in the day, hospital leaders and the surgical team welcomed physicians and advanced practice providers for a dedicated open house. The event highlighted the da Vinci 5 robotic surgery system and created space for meaningful connections between referring physicians and Good Samaritan surgeons.
Inside the da Vinci 5 system
The dV5 system includes three main components:
Patient cart
Holds the camera and surgical instruments, which the surgeon controls from the console.Surgeon console
The control center where the surgeon sits to perform the procedure.Vision cart
Connects all system components and provides a shared view of the procedure for the care team.
“The dV5 compared to previous models is like a power surge, enabling a better and more immersive virtual presence for our surgeons,” said Jason Johnson, DO, Intermountain’s senior medical director of Surgical Specialties & Digestive Health.
In fact, according to maker Intuitive, the dV5 offers 10,000 times more computing power for processing speed than the previous dV Xi model. It also features Force Feedback Technology, which for the first time allows surgeons to feel the tension of cutting through tissue, as well as the highest-quality 3D imaging system, providing a clearer and more magnified view of the surgical site.
“It’s also more ergonomic, with a redesigned console that allows for customizable positioning,” Johnson said, “and it offers millions of data points for a more efficient and effective surgical experience. These dV5s will allow us to provide the safest, most advanced minimally invasive surgery care in the market. This is an investment in our surgeons and our patients, and it’s a commitment that we will continue to invest in innovation that leads to the best-possible care.”
Physicians with questions about the platform can reach out to the members of our surgery team: Adam Bulter, MD, Francis Buzad, MD, Steve Dubs, MD, Kelly Knudson, MD, Edward Pyun Jr., MD, Hala Omar, MD, Alex Ashton, PA-C, Vickie Beloy, PA-C, Jolene Mirabella, PA-C, Matt Thibdeau, PA-C, and Tabatha Tomajko, PA-C.