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CODY — Cody Regional Health is inviting community members to experience the future of surgery during a special event showcasing its DaVinci Surgical Robot on Tuesday, June 9.
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CODY — Cody Regional Health is inviting community members to experience the future of surgery during a special event showcasing its DaVinci Surgical Robot on Tuesday, June 9.
The first half of the event will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the Pitchfork Room on the Cody Regional Health West Park Hospital campus and will feature a complimentary lunch and presentation by general surgeons Dr. Thomas H. Etter and Dr. Rebecca Deal.
During the presentation, attendees will learn how robotic-assisted surgery works, how it is currently being used at Cody Regional Health, and what this advanced technology means for patients across the Big Horn Basin. A live demonstration of the DaVinci system will also be included.
Following the lunch and learn, Cody Regional Health will host community open demonstrations from 2-4 p.m. During this time, guests are invited to stop by, see the robotic system up close, participate in hands-on demonstrations, ask questions, and meet members of the surgical team.
Cody Regional Health also engaged students in a unique way, inviting elementary school classrooms across the Big Horn Basin to help name the new robotic system.
Livingston Elementary School teacher Keri Sommer and her class at the Cody school won the competition with the name Salus, named for the Roman goddess of health, safety, prosperity and wellbeing.
“This technology represents a meaningful advancement in how we care for our patients locally,” said Ashley Trudo, Cody Regional Health spokesperson. “Being able to offer robotic-assisted procedures close to home allows our community to receive high-quality, advanced surgical care without needing to travel.”
The DaVinci Surgical System enhances a surgeon’s precision, flexibility, and control during procedures, often resulting in smaller incisions, reduced recovery times, and improved outcomes for patients.
This event reflects Cody Regional Health’s continued commitment to expanding access to advanced medical care while keeping patients close to home.
Space for the lunch presentation is limited to 40 guests, and RSVP is required by June 5.
