Inova Loudoun Hospital Invests in da Vinci Robotic Surgical System

Open House Demonstration for Media  – (July 3, 2009)

WHAT:
Open House Demonstration for Hospital’s New da Vinci® Surgical System
Continuing Inova Health System’s commitment to provide the most advanced care close to home, Inova Loudoun Hospital has brought the first da Vinci Surgical System to Loudoun County. We are opening our doors to the media to invite you to meet the “newest member of our surgical team” and learn how state-of-the-art robotic surgery combines superior 3-D visualization with unmatched precision. With this technology, surgical capabilities are enhanced, improving clinical outcomes and redefining standards of care. The ultimate in minimally invasive surgery, the da Vinci enables faster recovery, smaller incisions, less risk of infection and shorter hospital stays.

During the open house, the following individuals will be available to answer questions:

• Gregory Schenk, MD, Medical Director of Robotic Surgery, Inova Loudoun Hospita
• Jaye Sutton, Director, Surgical Services, Inova Loudoun Hospital
• Randy Kelley, CEO, Inova Loudoun Hospital (between 10-11 a.m.)
• Susan Carroll, COO, Inova Loudoun Hospital (between 10-11 a.m.)

WHEN:
Wednesday, July 8
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE:
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Surgical Services Waiting Area (off Atrium)
44045 Riverside Parkway
Leesburg, VA  20176

Enter the main hospital entrance and walk toward cafeteria.

WHY:
The da Vinci Robotic Surgical System gives patients better access to highly sophisticated medical technology. It integrates high-definition 3-D endoscopy and state-of-the-art robotic technology for greater dexterity and precision.

Inova Fairfax Hospital was first to bring robotic-assisted surgery to the Washington, DC, area in 2001. Inova Loudoun Hospital is proud to bring the first da Vinci robot to Loudoun County.

Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for nearly 100 years, is part of Inova Health System, a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.