THE AVAILABILITY AND BENEFITS OF ROBOTIC SURGERY HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive technique that allows surgeons to perform procedures with greater precision, flexibility, and control. This method utilizes a robotic arm and specialized instruments, which the surgeon controls, often with a console or computer system. Please read the article to learn more about the benefits of this technology and its availability in our area at https://esterotoday.com/the-benefits-and-availability-of-robotic-surgery-have-significantly-increased-in-southwest-florida/
A meta-analysis from Mass General Hospital published on Dec 5th, 2024, reviewed 230 operational procedures that included a mix of randomized robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgery. The key findings were:
1. Robotic surgery using the Intuitive da Vinci system has multiple benefits compared to laparoscopy and open surgery.
a. 56 percent less likely to convert to open surgery versus laparoscopy during the operational procedure.
b. 21 percent less likely to require blood transfusions versus laparoscopy and 75 percent versus open.
c. 10 percent less likely to experience 30-day postop complications versus laparoscopy; 44 percent versus open.
d. half-day savings in hospital stay compared to laparoscopy and 1.9 days compared to open.
Although the operative time for robotic surgery was 17.7 minutes longer than laparoscopy and 40.9 minutes longer than open, as Dr. Klink, Medical Director of Systems Robotics at Lee Health, also reported in the Engage Estero article, this is not a negative but more a function of the robotic instrumentation which can be used with finite control. Ref: for the analysis referred to: https://www.globenewswire.com/news- release/2024/12/05/2992737/7637/en/index.html
EXCITING NEWS OF RECREATIONAL AND SPORTS EXPANSION IN ESTERO
The public was invited to recent meetings to provide feedback and suggestions for the 100-acre site located north of Williams Road and east of Via Coconut. This development will occur over the next 3 to 5 years, transforming the area into an Entertainment and Sports Complex. The Village of Estero Council has recently approved the final concept master plan for the site.
The complex will feature parks, a lake that allows model boat use, a zip line over the lake, and shaded seating areas. Additional amenities will includensports fields, a golf driving range, a climbing wall, walking paths, pickleball courts, 10-pin bowling, and many more recreational options that cater to both young and old alike!
Design services and construction contracts will be submitted to the Estero Village Council for review and approval in early 2025.
PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF THESE IMPORTANT UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
February 26th at The Estero Recreational Center at 10 am – 11-30am: Engage Estero’s Community Meeting-Open to the public.
Part 2. The Safety of our Roads in Southwest Florida and Greater Estero in Particular.
○ Don Scott, Executive Director, The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
○ Carmen Molloy, Senior Transportation Manager, CTS Engineering Inc.
February 27th at 6 pm at the Vines Community:
○ The Presentation of The Don Eslick Person of the Year Award takes place.
March 26th at The Estero Recreational Center at 10 am – 11-30am: Engage Estero’s Community Meeting-Open to the public.
The Results of the Village of Estero’s Road Traffic Survey. The meeting is open to the public and will involve:
○ Steve Sarkozy, Estero’s Village Manager.
○ David Willems Estero Village Public Works Director
○ A representative of Johnson Engineering/Leah Holmes, the survey company.
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